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Grocery stores can seem like scary places at a time when we're all trying to dodge the super evil, invisible coronavirus.
Michigan State University offers advice aboiut food shopping and deliveries.
Store tips
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Shop at less busy times or use any designated hours if susceptible to respiratory illness or other health issues.
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Limit distance from others to at least six feet.
Reduce germs and pathogens
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Take sanitizer or germ wipes for hands and carts.
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Wipe cart before shopping and sanitize your hands after using high touch surfaces like handles to freezers or credit card machines.
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Use single-use plastic bags for meat and produce.
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Avoid touching multiple food items when making selections.
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Use a credit or debit card instead to avoid receiving change.
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Use your pen when to sign receipts.
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If using reusable bags, wash and sanitize after each use.
Delivered food or pre-order pickup:
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Avoid direct hand contact.
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Do not let drivers into home.
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Consider opening your door or trunk when picking up pre-ordered groceries.
Handling food at home after shopping
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Wash hands when returning.
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Wash hands after removing packaging or wrapping.
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After putting away groceries, wash hands, clean and sanitize counter tops and all surfaces that were touched.
Cleaning produce
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Sanitize packaging before storage.
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Wash fruits and vegetables several times with running water and dry with paper towel. If you are placing produce in your kitchen sink, be sure to sanitize your sink first.
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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration does not recommend using any types of non-food soaps or detergents, including hand soap or dish soap.
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Use produce brush to scrub items with firm skins.
