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I think that this is also advice that does not make scientific sense. If you are concerned about the outside of food packages being contaminated, I suggest that you wash your hands and/or sanitize your hands before you sit down to eat any food that you might've taken out of those containers. And guess what, washing your hands before you eat is a best practice even when we're not in a pandemic!
Washing fresh produce with soap? Soap should absolutely not be used to wash food. Soap is not designed for food. Soap can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea if ingested.
Current recommendations by scientific experts, including the FDA, say to wash fresh fruits and vegetables in cold water.
Posted : 01/04/2020 12:28 pm