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Source: FDA, 5/22/20
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, released recommendations to help address shortages
of personal protective equipment (PPE), cloth face coverings, disinfectants,
and sanitation supplies in the food and agriculture industry during the
COVID-19 pandemic. The current constraints on these supplies are causing concerns
about the potential for interruptions in the food supply chain. These supplies
are critical for worker safety, the continuity of the food supply, food safety,
and employee/consumer confidence.The recommendations call for the
prioritization of supplies, first to the Healthcare and Public Health as well
as the Emergency Services sectors, and then to the Food and Agriculture sector
(as well as other Critical Infrastructures). The recommendations provide
information on potential sourcing of supplies, including through private sector
suppliers and state emergency management agencies. The recommendations also
include information that Food and Agriculture stakeholders should provide when
ordering or requesting these supplies. For
more information
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