According to the Food and Drug Administration, there are no reports at this time of human illnesses that suggest Coronavirus can be transmitted by food or food packaging. However, it is always important to follow good hygiene practices (i.e., wash hands and surfaces often, separate raw meat from other foods, cook to the right temperature, and refrigerate foods promptly) when handling or preparing foods.
The following resources are available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration:
