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Coronavirus has no doubt changed lives all around the world. Basic things that you took for granted have suddenly become luxuries or even a distant memory. With the current lockdown enforcement taken by the authorities to curb the epidemic in India, everyone is at home, safe from the virus. But the question that arises is; Are you safe? Are you sure that coronavirus cannot gain entry into your homes? The answer is no. You cannot be sure that coronavirus will not enter your home. Merely being in isolation does not guarantee that your house will not get contaminated. This is because when you break the isolation pattern to step out for daily fruits and vegetable shopping, you might just be bringing the virus back home with it. So how do you protect yourself from this mishap? This guide will help you thoroughly washing your fruits and vegetables to prevent any contamination.
Research as of date has shown that the coronavirus disease is spread from person to person through respiratory droplets when the person:
As of date, research has concluded that there is currently no evidence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for the coronavirus disease, spreading through contaminated food and fresh produce. But then again, coronavirus is known to survive on hard surfaces like the banana peel. As per WHO, the coronavirus can survive on surfaces from a few hours to several days. Another 2013 study on the coronavirus group, in general, concluded that this family of viruses survive in food items and on the food surfaces of strawberries and lettuce from 4 to 10 days. Given this, it behooves to remain cautious under the current situation.
So picture this. A contaminated person without a mask sneezes in the fruit shop without practicing good hygiene. The respiratory droplets released might land on the fruits around him. This will transfer the virus onto the fruit surface, thereby contaminating the produce. The same goes for the vegetables as well. The scariest part of this scenario is that it is not the only scenario. There are countless other ways for fresh produce to get contaminated. Hence there is no way you can be a hundred percent sure that the fruits and vegetables you purchase from the market are corona-free.
The important thing to remember is that the fresh produce goes through numerous points of exposure, coming across a high volume of people before it makes its way into your home. Apart from coronavirus, you need to protect yourself from other contaminants as well. Some of these are
But there is no reason to panic. You can effectively protect yourself without having to forgo your favorite fruits and vegetables with the below-outlined guide.
There is a lot of misinformation floating around, which recommends using soap solutions or chemical solutions, or even bleach. But remember that fresh produce is porous. All of these substances can and will find their way inside the fruits and vegetables, causing a host of gastrointestinal problems for you. Best cleaning practice for different types of fresh produce is detailed below:
Experts believe that most surface contaminants can be effectively taken care of by washing the fresh produce under cold water and scrubbing them appropriately. You should not use a soapy solution or disinfectant on fruits and vegetables.
If you want to do something extra than just simple cold-water washes, then you can add a little bit of baking soda to the water. This will take care of most pesticides.
As of now, there is no evidence that hints at fresh produce being able to transmit coronavirus. However, the virus is known to survive on surfaces, and if the fresh produce comes in contact with an infected person, and when you touch it or eat it, then you are susceptible to contracting the disease.
Once again, you don’t necessarily need to wash the fresh produce for coronavirus’s sake. You should wash it nevertheless for food safety and get rid of all possible contaminations. It’s just that with coronavirus doing the rounds you should take extra care while washing
It is easy to fall prey to the various bits of information you come across in a pandemic situation. You might have started thinking twice before stepping out to buy even the basics. But remember, your health is the top priority. You need to eat a well-balanced nutritious diet to keep your immunity healthy and strong. So step out in a planned fashion and buy your fruits and vegetables just bear a few things in mind regarding their cleaning and you are all sorted with coronavirus.
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