With this Covid-19 pandemic ever-looming over us, it has made us re-think just about everything we do. How do we handle the food we eat? We want to be even more vigilant about what we are putting in our mouths. We recently posted about this.
Yes, you should wash everything but no, you shouldn’t use soap or detergent to wash them. Soaps can cause diarrhea, nausea, or even cramps. Do not use bleach, either. There isn’t any evidence that this would kill coronavirus either.
Washing in cold water will remove a large amount of germs and bacteria. You can use a vegetable scrub brush on tougher skin produce like potatoes. If you are eating a fruit with a peel or even peeling vegetables, clean the skin first. You can contaminate the fruit while peeling it.
Some people have even gone so far as quarantining their food before bringing it into the house. This is unnecessary. It can also be dangerous if the food should be refrigerated.
A precaution you should take is to clean your grocery bags. If you have washable ones, many stores are requiring you to wash between trips. You can clean the plastic coated ones you get from some stores with soap and water as well.
Always wash your hands before handling food and before eating food.