Just some food for thought...
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected on foods and food packaging and the virus can infect oral cavity and intestinal cells, suggesting that infection could potentially occur following ingestion of virus-contaminated foods. To determine the relative risk of infection from different types of foods, we assessed survival of SARS-CoV-2 on refrigerated ready-to-eat deli items, fresh produce, and meats (including seafood).
LINK:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8834215/&
Institute for Food Safety
LINK:https://cals.cornell.edu/institute-for-food-safety/resources/covid-19/faq&
Survival of Respiratory Viruses on Fresh Produce
LINK:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7091382/&
How long do cold and flu viruses stay alive after people with a virus cough or sneeze?
Viruses that cause the common cold, the flu and COVID-19 may be able to infect someone for several hours to days. It depends on factors such as:
The structure of the virus. Some viruses are better than others at managing temperature, humidity or other conditions.
The climate and the indoor environment. This includes humidity, airflow, sunlight and temperature.
The surface the virus lands on. Some viruses remain infectious for longer on hard surfaces. Others stay more infectious on fabrics.
LINK:https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/flu/expert-answers/infectious-disease/faq-20057907
