Updated Interim Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection of Food Manufacturing Facilities or Food Retail Stores

COVID-19 Food Industry

On April 11, the NYS Department of Health released updated interim guidance for cleaning and disinfection of food manufacturing facilities and/or food retail stores in response to COVID-19.

To help prevent spread of COVID-19, procedures and supplies should be in place to encourage proper hand and respiratory hygiene as well as routine cleaning and disinfection of high-risk locations. This guidance is provided for any food manufacturing facilities, food distribution centers or food retail stores so that owners, operators and other individuals can incorporate these procedures into their facility protocols. View the updated interim guidance below: