Neil Coole
The common factor in every food safety incident, risk, or recall is people.
The medium to large-sized companies could afford more PPE and implement more rigorous hygiene practices.
Falcone says that COVID-19 has impacted how the food industry views airborne infectious illnesses, such as COVID-19.
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Furthermore, problems can crop up at different points in the process.
The food you eat undergoes several steps before it reaches your table.
Falcone agrees but adds a caveat.
Produce grown outdoors is more likely to get contaminated by contaminated irrigation water.
For this reason, Falcone recommends that individuals wash outdoor-grown produce thoroughly before eating.
Experts say that the risk of getting COVID-19 through food is low.
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