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Will there be animal food shortages?
There are no nationwide shortages of animal food, although in some cases the inventory of certain foods at your grocery store might be temporarily low before stores can restock. Animal food production and manufacturing are widely dispersed throughout the United States and no widespread disruptions have been reported in the supply chain.
Jan 7, 2022.
What are some best practices I can implement in my grocery store during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Consider moving self-service areas, such as condiment stations, to behind employee counters. Encourage customer use of credit cards and contactless payments. Cloth face coverings should be worn by employees while working. Cloth face coverings should also be encouraged for customer use, based on local guidance.
Is the U.S. food supply safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
FDA food safety requirements are robust and ensure that food produced for both domestic consumption and export is safe. The FDA is also communicating its understanding of the science related to COVID-19 transmission and food safety to foreign governments.
Is it safe to go to grocery stores during the COVID-19 pandemic and what precautions should I take?
Yes, it is generally safe to go grocery shopping and to markets by following the below prevention measures:• Clean your hands with sanitizer before entering the store.• Cover a cough or sneeze in your bent elbow or tissue.• Maintain at least a 1-metre distance from others, and if you can’t maintain this distance, wear a mask (many stores now require a mask).• Once home, wash your hands thoroughly and also after handling and storing your purchased products. There is currently no confirmed case of COVID-19 transmitted through food or food packaging.
Aug 14, 2020.
Will there be animal food shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
There are no nationwide shortages of animal food, although in some cases the inventory of certain foods at your grocery store might be temporarily low before stores can restock.
Are there going to be any animal drug shortages due to the COVID-19 outbreak?
The FDA has been and is continuing to closely monitor how the COVID-19 outbreak may impact the animal medical product supply chain.
We have been reaching out to manufacturers as part of our approach to identifying potential disruptions or shortages. We will use all available tools to react swiftly to help mitigate the impact if a potential disruption or shortage is identified.
Jan 7, 2022.
How should food retail businesses clean during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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To disinfect, use products that meet EPA’s criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2external, diluted household bleach solutions prepared according to the manufacturer’s label for disinfection, or alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, and are appropriate for the surface. Follow manufacturer’s directions for use.Clean frequently touched shelving, displays, and reach-in refrigerator units nightly when closed to the public. Conduct frequent cleaning of employee break rooms, rest areas, and other common areas. Clean grocery carts and baskets. Require employees to clean out lockers nightly to facilitate overnight deep cleaning pr
How should grocery stores maintain physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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– Configure partitions with a pass-through opening at the bottom of the barrier in checkout lanes, customer service desks, and pharmacy and liquor store counters as a barrier shield, if possible.- Use every other check-out lane to aid in distancing.- Move the electronic payment terminal/credit card reader farther away from the cashier in order to increase the distance between the customer and the cashier, if possible.- Use verbal announcements on the loudspeaker and place signage throughout the establishment, at entrances, in restrooms, and in breakrooms to remind employees and customers to maintain distances of 6 feet from others.- Place visual cues such as floor decals, colored tape, or signs to indicate to customers where they should stand during check out.- Shift primary stocking activities to off-peak or after hours when possible to reduce contact with customers.
How can I slow the spread of COVID-19 as a grocery or food retail worker?
As a grocery or food retail worker, potential sources of exposures include close contact for prolonged periods of time with a customer with COVID-19 and touching your nose, mouth, or eyes after handling items, cash, or merchandise that customers with COVID-19 have touched.Notify your supervisor and stay home if having symptoms (fever, cough, or shortness of breath). Follow CDC-recommended steps if you are sick. You should not return to work until the criteria to discontinue home isolation are met, in consultation with healthcare providers and state and local health departments.
