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Rospotrebnadzor did not find SARS-CoV-2 in food samples

  • 22 Sep 10:53

A negative test result was obtained in 100% of cases, Gazeta.Ru reports. When taking samples, the experts gave preference to hand-assembled and packaged food products and products that were stored and transported frozen. The bulk of materials for laboratory research by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method were vegetables (40%), meat and meat products (26%), and fruits (22%). Genetic material (RNA) of the new type of coronavirus was not detected in any of the samples. The testing was carried out as part of a project to assess the risks of food contamination with. Read more...