Persistence of Coronavirus Surrogates on Meat and Fish Products during Long-Term Storage
Emily S. Bailey, Marina Curcic, Mark D. Sobsey
Abstract
The ability of SARS-CoV-2 viral surrogates like Phi 6 and animal coronaviruses to survive for long periods on meat and fish products at cold temperatures emphasizes the need for rigorous and sustained food sanitation and hygiene in the harvest, transport, processing, and distribution of these foods.
Topics & Concepts
Persistence (discontinuity)CoronavirusCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Fish <Actinopterygii>Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakBiologyTerm (time)FisheryVirologyMedicineOutbreakEngineeringPhysicsPathologyQuantum mechanicsGeotechnical engineeringInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseInfection Control and VentilationFood Safety and HygieneCOVID-19 Pandemic Impacts