Information from UC
- An Open Letter to Food Donation and Recovery Networks (March 17, 2020, from many University & Govt. Food Safety Experts) (PDF 43 KB)
- Pandemic spread complicates growing, produce markets (UC Food Safety quoted in Fruit Growers News, April 13, 2020)
- What do food handlers need to know about coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the associated virus, SARS-CoV-2? (UC Davis Food Safety, March 2, 2020)
For Retail Food and Supply Establishments
- Best Practices for Agribusiness - Feed and Supply Stores (NCSU, PDF 159 KB)
- Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic (FDA)
- Businesses and Workplaces - Plan, Prepare, and Respond (CDC)
- 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 (CoVID19) Resources for Food and Agriculture (CA Department of Food and Agriculture - CDFA)
- Cleaning and Disinfection for Foodservice CoVID-19 FAQ (NCSU, PDF 104 KB)
- Limpiando y Desinfectando para Servicios de Comida (PDF 108 KB)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- CoVID-19 Industry Guidance: Dine-In Restaurants (CA Dept. of Public Health & CAL/OSHA, PDF 462 KB)
- CoVID-19 Infection Prevention in Grocery Stores (CAL/OSHA, PDF 571 KB)
- 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)
- EPA Guidance for Disinfecting, Cleaning and Addressing Water Quality Challenges Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) (EPA)
- FoodCoVNET - Retail and Foodservice Resources (FoodCoVNET - collaboration between NC State, Rutgers, U of FL, U. of Nebraska-Lincoln, funded by USDA-NIFA).
- Food Industry Recommended Protocols When Employee/Customer Tests Positive for CoVID-19 (United Fresh Produce Association, PDF 503 KB)
- Food Retail Signs - "Don't Shop When Sick" - to download and fill with business-specific info (NCSU)
- Red Sign (NCSU, PDF 25 KB)
- Blue Sign (NCSU, PDF 25 KB)
- Green Sign (NCSU, PDF 25 KB)
- Gray Sign (NCSU, PDF 25 KB)
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
- General Questions and Employee Health - Foodservice CoVID19 FAQ (NCSU, PDF 113 KB)
- Preguntas Generales y Salud de Los Empleados (PDF 106 KB)
- Is Coronavirus an Issue With Produce Production? (NCSU, PDF 117 KB)
- Keep your attention on routine produce safety practices during pandemic (FoodSafetyNews.com)
- Receiving and Food Packaging (NCSU, PDF 104 KB)
- Recycling and Sustainable Management of Food During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (EPA)
- Safely distributing unused human food for use as animal food (FDA, PDF 140 KB)
- Testing Strategy for Coronavirus (COVID-19) in High-Density Critical Infrastructure Workplaces after a COVID-19 Case Is Identified (CDC) (PDF Diagram, 72 KB)
- What do food handlers need to know about coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the associated virus, SARS-CoV-2? (UC Davis Food Safety, March 2, 2020)
For Farmers' 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 (CoVID-19) Resources for Food and Agriculture (CA Department of Food and Agriculture - CDFA)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- Food Retail Signs - "Don't Shop When Sick" - to download and fill with business-specific info (NCSU)
- Red Sign (NCSU, PDF 25 KB)
- Blue Sign (NCSU, PDF 25 KB)
- Green Sign (NCSU, PDF 25 KB)
- Gray Sign (NCSU, PDF 25 KB)
- Handling CoVID-19 - Guidance for Farmers' Markets (NCSU, PDF 115 KB)
- Is Coronavirus an Issue With Produce Production? (NCSU, PDF 117 KB)
- Pandemic spread complicates growing, produce markets (UC Food Safety quoted in Fruit Growers News, April 13, 2020)
- Produce Farms and Packinghouses - CoVID-19 (NCSU, PDF 171 KB)
- Steps for Farm Stand Operators (NCSU, PDF 111 KB)
- Medidas Para Operadores de Puestos Agricolas (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 - CoVID-19 FAQ (NCSU, PDF 114 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 (CoVID-19) Resources for Food and Agriculture (CA Department of Food and Agriculture - CDFA)
- CoVID-19 Food Safety Resources (Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety, Oregon State University)
- Is Coronavirus an Issue With Produce Production? (NCSU, PDF 117 KB)
- Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease - Questions and Answers (CoVID-19) (FDA)
- Receiving Food and Cleaning - CoVID-19 FAQ (NCSU, PDF 102 KB)
- Recepcion de Alimentos y Limpieza (PDF 106 KB)