 When it comes to shopping for groceries safely during the coronavirus pandemic, close contact with others and touching common services like door handles are the biggest concerns, says food virology researcher Aaron DiCaprio of the University of California Davis. There's currently no evidence of the virus being transmitted by food or food packaging. The highest risk is from people who may be shedding virus and droplets as they sneeze, cough, or breathe. Once you get home, don't sanitize your food. You should instead wash your produce under cool running water and then dry it with a clean towel. You also don't need to wait to unpack groceries or boxes. Instead, after unpacking, wash your hands. Gloves are not currently recommended for a visit to the grocery store. Wearing a mask can help keep you from spreading the virus if you have COVID-19 but don't know it. And if you're over 65 or have a compromised immune system, see if the grocery store has special hours for high-risk populations. And consider having groceries delivered to your home instead.