ItsJustLittleOldMe

Are you saying that simply rinsing the produce will remove any possible viral contamination? I'm struggling with this, especially after hearing how a PA grocery store threw away $35,000 worth of produce after a person purposely coughed all over it, claiming to have the virus. https://www.pahomepage.com/top-stories/gerritys-throws-away-35000-worth-of-food-after-woman-allegedly-coughs-on-it/

If someone with the virus coughs on produce, a simple rinse in clean water is really enough to make it safe to handle and eat? Please help me understand this.

I really appreciate the reply. Putting aside the legal aspect, would you feel safe eating produce that may have been coughed, sneezed or breathed on, or touched with contaminated fingers, if all you're doing is rinsing it? Forgive me. I admit I'm a hypochondriac. Trying to learn how to be reasonable in these new times. Thank you.