Information from UC
- Recorded presentations by UC Food Safety (YouTube):
- Foodborne viruses compared to SARS-CoV-2 Overview of foodborne viruses compared to SARS-CoV-2 to emphasize why food is currently not considered a route of transmission for SARS-CoV-2
- What is a virus? Describes how viruses differ from living cells and the basic structure of viruses.
- Can coronavirus be transmitted through food? Here’s what you should know (UC Food Safety quoted in Huffington Post, March 5, 2020)
- Can I Get Takeout, Delivery, Or Fast Food During The COVID-19 Pandemic? (UC Food Safety, in Women's Health magazine)
- Eating takeout amid COVID-19: UC Davis expert explains food safety (UC Food Safety, in UC Davis Health blog, March 27, 2020)
- Here’s how to stay safe while buying groceries amid the coronavirus pandemic (UC Food Safety, for The Conversation.com) (As YouTube video)
- What to Know about Shopping and Cooking during Coronavirus (UC Food Safety, in Bon Appetit magazine)
- Preparing for an Outbreak in your Community (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 291 KB)
- Como Prepararse Contra un Brote en su Comunidad (PDF 270 KB)
- Cleaning and Disinfection - CoVID-19 flyer (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 268 KB)
- Limpiando y Disinfectando (PDF 260 KB)
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 263 KB)
- Lavando y Desinfectando Bolsas Reutilizables (PDF 265 KB)
- Handwashing - CoVID-19 flyer (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 412 KB)
- Lavese Las Manos Frecuentemente (PDF 279 KB)
- Homemade Hand Sanitizer (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 128 KB)
- Desinfectante de Manos Hecho en Casa (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 211 KB)
- What to Do if You are Sick (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 255 KB)
- ¿Que Hacer si Esta a Enfermo? (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 198 KB)
- Is Coronavirus a Concern with Takeout? (NCSU/UCANR,, PDF 263 KB)
- Is Coronavirus a Food Safety Issue? (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 273 KB)
- Is it safe to order takeout, delivery during coronavirus pandemic? (UC Food Safety interviewed by ABC10, March 25, 2020)
- Is Takeout Safe? A UC Davis virologist shares how to stay healthy and support local restaurants (UC Food Safety interview in Sactown Magazine, March 26, 2020)
- Self-serve salad bars and all-you-can-eat buffets face an uncertain future in the age of coronavirus (UC Food Safety quoted in CNN Business, May 24, 2020)
- Take out tips during the coronavirus crisis (UC Food Safety quoted in KRON 4, March 29, 2020)
General Information on CoVID-19: At Home and Community
- Can coronavirus be transmitted through food? Here’s what you should know (UC Food Safety quoted in Huffington Post, March 5, 2020)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoVID-19) (CDC)
- Coronavirus Disease (CoVID-19) Pandemic (WHO)
- Coronavirus FAQ - Food Safety (USDA)
- Coronavirus Food Safety Consumer Information (CA Dept. of Public Health)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- CoVID-19 Preventative Measures - Preventing the Spread (NCSU, PDF 148 KB)
- CoVID-19 Resource Hub (Local Food Systems Response to CoVID - a USDA partner project)
- CoVID-19 Resources (International Association for Food Protection)
- Coronavirus: Healthy Habits During a Pandemic (International Food Information Council Foundation)
- EPA Guidance for Disinfecting, Cleaning and Addressing Water Quality Challenges Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) (EPA)
- FDA Offers Assurance About Food Safety and Supply for People and Animals During COVID-19 (FDA)
- FoodCoVNET - Home and Community Resources (FoodCoVNET - collaboration between NC State, Rutgers, U of FL, U. of Nebraska-Lincoln, funded by USDA-NIFA).
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
- Food Safety Recommendations & Frequently Asked Questions for the Consumer (Cornell Institute for Food Safety)
- Preparing for an Outbreak in your Community (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 291 KB)
- Como Prepararse Contra un Brote en su Comunidad (PDF 270 KB)
- Recycling and Sustainable Management of Food During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (EPA)
- Recorded presentations by UC Food Safety (YouTube):
- Foodborne viruses compared to SARS-CoV-2 Overview of foodborne viruses compared to SARS-CoV-2 to emphasize why food is currently not considered a route of transmission for SARS-CoV-2
- What is a virus? Describes how viruses differ from living cells and the basic structure of viruses.
- SARS-CoV-2 Virus Transmission (NCSU, PDF 675 KB) (August 7, 2020)
- Wildfire Smoke and CoVID-19 (CDC)
Cleaning and Disinfection
- Cleaning and Disinfection - CoVID-19 flyer (NCSU/UCANR,, PDF 268 KB)
- Limpiando y Disinfectando (PDF 260 KB)
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 263 KB)
- Lavando y Desinfectando Bolsas Reutilizables (PDF 265 KB)
Face Coverings
- Types of Masks and Respirators (Updated Guidance from CDC, January 14, 2022)
- Which Mask Protects best against the Omicron variant? (UC Davis Health, January 14, 2002)
Handwashing and Gloves
- Handwashing - CoVID-19 flyer (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 412 KB)
- Lavese Las Manos Frecuentemente (PDF 279 KB)
- Handwashing for ordinary people in a time of novel Coronavirus (fightbac.org)
- Homemade Hand Sanitizer (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 128 KB)
- Desinfectante de Manos Hecho en Casa (UCANR/NCSU, PDF 211 KB)
- When to Wear Gloves (CDC)
If You Are Sick
- Steps to Help Prevent the Spread of CoVID-19 if you are Sick (CDC, PDF 530 KB)
- What to Do if You are Sick (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 255 KB)
- ¿Que Hacer si Esta a Enfermo? (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 198 KB)
- ⽣病了该怎么办 In Mandarin (NCSU, PDF 319 KB)
At The Store or Restaurant
- Can coronavirus be transmitted through food? Here’s what you should know (UC Food Safety quoted in Huffington Post, March 5, 2020)
- Can I Get Takeout, Delivery, Or Fast Food During The COVID-19 Pandemic? (UC Food Safety, in Women's Health magazine)
- Eating takeout amid COVID-19: UC Davis expert explains food safety (UC Food Safety, in UC Davis Health blog, March 27, 2020)
- Food Safety and Bulk Meat Sales to Consumers
- Safely Handling Bulk Poultry Purchases (NCSU, PDF 261 KB)
- Safely Handling Bulk Beef Purchases (NCSU, PDF 262 KB)
- Safely Handling Bulk Pork Purchases (NCSU, PDF 262 KB)
- Here’s how to stay safe while buying groceries amid the coronavirus pandemic (UC Food Safety, for The Conversation.com) (As YouTube video)
- Is Coronavirus a Concern at Grocery Stores? (NCSU, PDF 125 KB)
- ¿Me Debo Preocupar del Coronavirus Cuando Voy al Supermercado? (PDF 129 KB)
- 冠状病毒会在超市会成为担⼼吗?In Mandarin PDF 406 KB)
- Is Coronavirus a Concern with Takeout? (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 263 KB)
- ¿Me Debo Preocupar del Coronavirus y la Comida Para Llevar? (PDF 272 KB)
- 冠状病毒是否会为外带⻝品造成问题?In Mandarin PDF 393 KB)
- Is Coronavirus a Concern on Fresh Produce? (NCSU, PDF 133 KB)
- 处理⽣鲜⻝物时,是否应该担⼼冠状病毒?In Mandarin PDF 383 KB)
- Is Coronavirus a Food Safety Issue? (NCSU/UCANR,PDF 273 KB)
- ¿Es el Coronavirus un Problema de Seguridad en los Alimentos? (PDF 269 KB)
- 冠状病毒是⻝品安全问题吗 In Mandarin (PDF 370 KB)
- Is it safe to order takeout, delivery during coronavirus pandemic? (UC Food Safety interviewed by ABC10, March 25, 2020)
- Is Takeout Safe? A UC Davis virologist shares how to stay healthy and support local restaurants (UC Food Safety interview in Sactown Magazine, March 26, 2020)
- Self-serve salad bars and all-you-can-eat buffets face an uncertain future in the age of coronavirus (UC Food Safety quoted in CNN Business, May 24, 2020)
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- Shopping and Handling Groceries (NCSU/UCANR, PDF 268 KB)
- What to Know about Shopping and Cooking during Coronavirus (UC Food Safety, in Bon Appetit magazine)
Mass Food Distribution Event
- Planning a Mass Food Distribution Event - CoVID-19 Preventative Measures (NCSU, PDF 321 KB) (August 4, 2020)
- Preparing and Packing for Mass Food Distribution (NCSU, PDF 177 KB) (August 4, 2020)
- Delivering for Mass Food Distribution (NCSU, PDF 103 KB) (August 4, 2020)
- Mass Food Distribution Checklist (NCSU, PDF 91 KB) (August 4, 2020)