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COVID pandemic can lead to better food safety, if you get the right information Many people are practicing better hand-washing and sanitation practices in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuing these habits has potential to mitigate risks associated with foodborne illnesses. (Photo courtesy of rawpixel) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many people practicing better hand-washing and sanitation practices in their homes to stop the spread of the virus. A team of food scientists led by Purdue University believes that poses an opportunity to thwart foodborne illnesses. There is no evidence that the SARS-Co-V-2 virus is spread through food, said Yaohua “Betty” Feng, an assistant professor in Purdue’s Department of Food Science. Still, the practices that health officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pushing to stop the virus’ spread are the same as those that can eliminate risks associated with foodborne Salmonella, E.

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