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The the U.S. food supply remains safe for both people and animals. There is no evidence of human or animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
No current disruptions in the supply chain
Food production and manufacturing – for both people and animals – are dispersed throughout the U.S. and there are currently no widespread disruptions reported in the supply chain. There are currently no nationwide shortages of food, despite localized reports of shortages. Overall, retail supply chains remain strong.
There are currently no shortages or disruptions in the livestock feed supply chain.
Protecting government and industry workers
The FDA has taken steps to help reduce the risk of infection for FDA investigators and state inspectors in ways that won’t interrupt the process of how safe foods reach the market. Routine surveillance inspections of domestic human and animal food facilities and farms out have been postponed. Inspections “for cause” will continue when a potential threat to public health (human or animal) is identified.
The strength of partnerships
The FDA is working with the food industry, and state, local, and international regulatory partners to monitor and mitigate any impact on food safety and food access for the American public.
The FDA is also working to address reported challenges associated with quarantines and travel restrictions that may be impeding food workers’ ability to continue to work and transport product.
March 24, 2020/ FDA/ USA.
https://www.fda.gov/
