As COVID-19 spreads globally, grocery shopping has become a nightmare yet a necessity for millions of people across the world. The highest risk is contact with other people and touching areas like shopping carts and basket handles in the grocery store, so it is important to practice proper social distancing while in the store, to avoid touching your face while shopping, and to wash your hands thoroughly when you return home from the store. Health experts are not recommending disinfecting your groceries. This seems like being overly cautious. Moreover, there is no evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted by food or food containers.However, doctors recommend washing your hands after returning from the grocery store and shop as infrequently as possible and practical.
