How to disinfect foodstuffs bought from the market

News Desk: It is important to be aware at this time to prevent the spread and infection of coronavirus. While maintaining personal security, the food you buy from the market is safe! Have you ever thought about this? At this time, you have to come home and clean the food items that you will buy from the market.

Because everything from food packaging to fruits and vegetables can contain coronavirus. Coronavirus can survive on food surfaces for up to several hours. So it is important to clean the packaging of various products and foods and even vegetables after shopping.

According to the World Health Organization, food purchased from the coronal period must be kept under running water for a long time. Then the virus will be destroyed. However, disinfectants cannot be used on vegetables or fruits. There are several government guidelines in this regard, find out-

There is no evidence of corona infection through cooked food. According to experts, the virus dies during cooking.

Especially raw vegetables and fruits are more likely to have coronavirus. Because different buyers touch fruits or vegetables by hand.

Wash vegetables and fruits bought from the market well in salt and hot water before eating. In the case of the raw market, leave everything under the tap for 2-3 hours.

Foods in plastic packets, tins, or glass containers should not be touched for up to 72 hours. If you want to use it immediately, clean it with disinfectant.

It is better not to use bleach as a cleanser. It contains harmful substances. Which can cause damage to the eyes.

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds before going to and from the market. It is best to take a bath.

Place the market bag in the designated place. Practice washing the market bag every day.

Throw the polythene in the dustbin. At this moment, after the money transaction,

wash your hands thoroughly with a disinfectant.

Source: BBC