Key points:

• COVID-19 is unlikely to be passed on through fresh produce
• Wash your hands with soap or use a sanitizer after handling your groceries and fresh produce
• Do not wash fresh produce in soap or detergent
• Soap is not designed for use on food and any residues on fresh produce can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea if ingested
• The FDA in the US says to wash fresh fruits and vegetables in cold water

Visit the Fresh Produce Safety Centre website for more information..