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Kenji Lopez-Alt is a chef, journalist, and cookbook author who writes for Serious Eats and The New York Times. After referencing dozens of articles and scientific reports, and enlisting the help of Ben Chapman, a food safety specialist from the North Carolina State University, he's compiled fact-checked answers to common FAQs surrounding food safety and COVID-19. All recommendations have been further reviewed by an infectious disease virologist.
Please note that the scientific community is still learning about the behavior of this virus, and incoming data may change the accuracy of the statements in this video. We are staying abreast of all findings and updating our article here: seriouseats.com/2020/03/food-safety-and-coronavirus-a-comprehensive-guide.html
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Serious Eats is a leading resource for all things food and drink: meticulously tested recipes that really work; in-depth, science-based explanations of cooking techniques; detailed reviews of cooking equipment; and guides to ingredients, dishes, and cuisines. We bring a democratic yet scientific approach to cooking the best dishes, busting food myths, and delivering strong opinions on what you should eat next, where, when, and why.
Kenji Lopez-Alt is a chef, journalist, and cookbook author who writes for Serious Eats and The New York Times. After referencing dozens of articles and scientific reports, and enlisting the help of Ben Chapman, a food safety specialist from the North Carolina State University, he's compiled fact-checked answers to common FAQs surrounding food safety and COVID-19. All recommendations have been further reviewed by an infectious disease virologist.
Please note that the scientific community is still learning about the behavior of this virus, and incoming data may change the accuracy of the statements in this video. We are staying abreast of all findings and updating our article here: seriouseats.com/2020/03/food-safety-and-coronavirus-a-comprehensive-guide.html
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Serious Eats is a leading resource for all things food and drink: meticulously tested recipes that really work; in-depth, science-based explanations of cooking techniques; detailed reviews of cooking equipment; and guides to ingredients, dishes, and cuisines. We bring a democratic yet scientific approach to cooking the best dishes, busting food myths, and delivering strong opinions on what you should eat next, where, when, and why.
