Corona and Food‒latest News
The Leibniz-LSB@TUM has compiled current data on the topic of "Corona and food" from reliable sources. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the e-mail address: g.olias.leibniz-lsb(at)tum.de.
FAQ of the Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR)
Can the new type of coronavirus be transmitted via food and objects?
Updated BfR FAQ dated 17 March 2020
After the outbreak of the respiratory tract disorder COVID-19 caused by an infection with the new type of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and the subsequent epidemic in various regions of China, the virus is now also spreading in Germany and Europe. Disconcerted consumers have asked the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) whether the virus can also be transmitted to humans via food and imported products such as children’s toys, mobile telephones, articles such as door handles, tools, etc., as well as dishes and cutlery. Against this background, the BfR has summarised the most important questions and answers on the topic.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Coronavirus: no evidence that food is a source or transmission route
EFSA is closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is affecting a large number of countries across the globe. There is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus. www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/coronavirus-no-evidence-food-source-or-transmission-route
Recipe ideas for everyday family life in times of coronavirus
In times of Corona, people now often cook and eat at home. Families are faced with the challenge of serving food several times a day in addition to home office and childcare. The US-Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.) has compiled recipe suggestions and tips suitable for everyday use, so that families in particular can quickly and easily cook balanced meals. In this way, the A.N.D. wants to support families in times of the corona crisis with a health-promoting diet.
The recipe ideas compiled by the A.N.D. can be found here.
Note for the preparation: Fresh ingredients such as salmon, beans, broccoli can be easily replaced by a frozen version.