CoVID19 Resources
Food-related Resources for CoVID19 (Coronavirus) for Consumers and Food Industry
For Community Gardens
- CoVID19 FAQ: Steps for Garden Managers and Gardens (NCSU, PDF 104 KB)
For Consumers at Home and Community
- Cleaning and Disinfection - CoVID19 flyer (NCSU, PDF 124 KB) (IN SPANISH PDF 217 KB)
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags (NCSU, PDF 128 KB)
- Coronavirus: Consumer Resource Page (United Fresh Produce Association, March 16, 2020)
- 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)
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
- Handwashing - CoVID19 flyer (NCSU, PDF 277 KB) (IN SPANISH PDF 307 KB)
- Handwashing for ordinary people in a time of novel Coronavirus (fightbac.org)
- Homemade Hand Sanitizer (NCSU, PDF 128 KB) (IN SPANISH PDF 222 KB)
- Is Coronavirus a Concern at the Grocery Store? (NCSU, PDF 122 KB) (IN SPANISH PDF 128 KB)
- Is Coronavirus a Concern with Takeout? (NCSU, PDF 122 KB) (IN SPANISH PDF 128 KB)
- Is Coronavirus a Concern on Fresh Produce? (NCSU, PDF 124 KB)
- Is Coronavirus a Food Safety Issue? (NCSU, PDF 126 KB)
- Preparing for an Outbreak in your Community (NCSU, PDF 122 KB) (IN SPANISH PDF 255 KB)
- What to Do if You are Sick (NCSU, PDF 121 KB) (IN SPANISH PDF 198 KB)
For Extension Educators
- COVID-19 Food Safety Implications for Extension Educators (Purdue University, PDF 954 KB)
- COVID-19 Food Safety Implications for Extension Educators (IN SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (Purdue University, PDF 1.1 MB)
- COVID-19 Food Safety Implications for Extension Educators (IN TRADITIONAL CHINESE) (Purdue University, PDF 1.1 MB)
- COVID-19 Food Safety Implications for Extension Educators (IN SPANISH) (Purdue University, PDF 967 KB)
For Farmer's Markets
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Retail Food, Beverage, and Other Related Service Venues (CA Dept. of Public Health, March 16, 2020, PDF 239 KB)
- Coronavirus: Fresh Produce Industry Resource Page (United Fresh Produce Association, March 16, 2020)
- Coronavirus (CoVID19) Resources for Food and Agriculture (CA Dept. of Public Health)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- Is Coronavirus an Issue in Produce Production? (NCSU, PDF 129 KB)
- Steps for Farm Stand Operators (NCSU, PDF 103 KB)
- Steps for Markets and Market Managers (NCSU, PDF 105 KB)
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
For Food Banks
- An Open Letter to Food Donation and Recovery Networks (March 17, 2020, from many University & Govt. Food Safety Experts) (PDF 43 KB)
- Best Practices and Communication - CoVID19 FAQ (NCSU, PDF 101 KB)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Retail Food, Beverage, and Other Related Service Venues (CA Dept. of Public Health, March 16, 2020, PDF 239 KB)
- Coronavirus: Fresh Produce Industry Resource Page (United Fresh Produce Association, March 16, 2020)
- Coronavirus Guidance for Food Supply Chain Facilities (Safe Food Alliance)
- Coronavirus (CoVID19) Resources for Food and Agriculture (CA Dept. of Public Health)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- Is Coronavirus an Issue in Produce Production? (NCSU, PDF 129 KB)
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
- Receiving Food and Cleaning - CoVID19 FAQ (NCSU, PDF 102 KB)
For the Food Supply Chain
- Coronavirus: Fresh Produce Industry Resource Page (United Fresh Produce Association, March 16, 2020)
- Coronavirus Guidance for Food Supply Chain Facilities (Safe Food Alliance)
- Coronavirus (CoVID19) Resources for Food and Agriculture (CA Dept. of Public Health)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- FDA Briefing for Foods Stakeholders on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (FDA, March 18, 2020) (Recorded MP3 audio file, 5 MB) (Transcript of call, PDF 68 KB)
- FDA: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Focuses on Safety of Regulated Products While Scaling Back Domestic Inspections (FDA)
- FDA: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Temporary Policy for FSMA Onsite Audit Requirements (FDA)
- FDA: Guidance for Industry: Temporary Policy Regarding Preventive Controls and FSVP Food Supplier Verification Onsite Audit (FDA, as PDF 50 KB)
- Food Industry Recommended Protocols When Employee/Customer Tests Positive for COVID- 19 (United Fresh Produce Association, PDF 503 KB)
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
- Is Coronavirus an Issue in Produce Production? (NCSU, PDF 129 KB)
For Grocery Stores
- Cleaning and Disinfection (NCSU, PDF 104 KB)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Retail Food, Beverage, and Other Related Service Venues (CA Dept. of Public Health, March 16, 2020, PDF 239 KB)
- Coronavirus: Fresh Produce Industry Resource Page (United Fresh Produce Association, March 16, 2020)
- Coronavirus Guidance for Food Supply Chain Facilities (Safe Food Alliance)
- Coronavirus (CoVID19) Resources for Food and Agriculture (CA Dept. of Public Health)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- Food Industry Recommended Protocols When Employee/Customer Tests Positive for COVID- 19 (United Fresh Produce Association, PDF 503 KB)
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
- General Questions and Employee Health - CoVID19 FAQ (NCSU, PDF 103 KB)
- Is Coronavirus an Issue in Produce Production? (NCSU, PDF 129 KB)
- Receiving and Food Packaging (NCSU, PDF 103 KB)
- What do food handlers need to know about coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19)? (UC Davis, PDF 229 KB)
For Produce Growers
- Considerations for Fruit and Vegetable Growers Related to Coronavirus & COVID-19 (University of Vermont Extension)
- Coronavirus: Fresh Produce Industry Resource Page (United Fresh Produce Association, March 16, 2020)
- Coronavirus Guidance for Food Supply Chain Facilities (Safe Food Alliance)
- Coronavirus (CoVID19) Resources for Food and Agriculture (CA Dept. of Public Health)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- Food Industry Recommended Protocols When Employee/Customer Tests Positive for COVID- 19 (United Fresh Produce Association, PDF 503 KB)
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
- Is Coronavirus an Issue in Produce Production? (NCSU, PDF 129 KB)
For Retail Food Establishments
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Retail Food, Beverage, and Other Related Service Venues (CA Dept. of Public Health, March 16, 2020, PDF 239 KB)
- Coronavirus: Fresh Produce Industry Resource Page (United Fresh Produce Association, March 16, 2020)
- Coronavirus (CoVID19) Resources for Food and Agriculture (CA Dept. of Public Health)
- Cleaning and Disinfection for Foodservice CoVID19 FAQ (NCSU, PDF 104 KB)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- Food Industry Recommended Protocols When Employee/Customer Tests Positive for COVID- 19 (United Fresh Produce Association, PDF 503 KB)
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
- General Questions and Employee Health - Foodservice CoVID19 FAQ (NCSU, PDF 103 KB)
- Is Coronavirus an Issue in Produce Production? (NCSU, PDF 129 KB)
- Receiving and Food Packaging (NCSU, PDF 104 KB)
- What do food handlers need to know about coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19)? (UC Davis, PDF 229 KB)
For U-Pick Farms
- Coronavirus (CoVID19) Resources for Food and Agriculture (CA Dept. of Public Health)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
- Is Coronavirus an Issue in Produce Production? (NCSU, PDF 129 KB)
- Steps for Farm Managers (NCSU, PDF 104 KB)
- Steps for Farm Stand Operators (NCSU, PDF 103 KB)
For Workers in California
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Retail Food, Beverage, and Other Related Service Venues (CA Dept. of Public Health, March 16, 2020, PDF 239 KB)
- Coronavirus: Fresh Produce Industry Resource Page (United Fresh Produce Association, March 16, 2020)
- Coronavirus (CoVID19) Resources for Food and Agriculture (CA Dept. of Public Health)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
- Information for CA Workers During COVID-19 Crisis: Filing for Supplemental Pay due to Impacts on Wages (UCANR, PDF 111 KB)
- Is Coronavirus an Issue in Produce Production? (NCSU, PDF 129 KB)