Scientists were tasked by the Food Standards Agency to find out how long Covid-19 can last on different ready-to-eat foods
New research has suggested that Covid-19 could live on certain groceries for days, including fresh fruit and veg which people may eat without cooking or washing.
The FSA worked alongside the University of Southampton and found that the amount of time that the virus lasts can vary. The FSA specifically selected products that people might put in their mouths without cooking or washing. They added the results of the study "reinforce the need to rigorously follow the guidance on maintaining appropriate hygienic handling measures and display of unpackaged foods".
Top Health Stories Today Anthony Wilson, Microbiological Risk Assessment Team Leader at the FSA, said: "It is important to ensure that the FSA’s advice is based on the best available evidence at all times.
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