Collected Item: “Sanitizing groceries”
I agree:
Yes
Name:
Jocelyn Titone
Date(s):
April 9, 2020
Title:
Sanitizing groceries
Text:
In March 2020, I watched a video that was shared via Facebook about the importance of sanitizing groceries. I was concerned that the COVID-19 virus could be on the food packaging, so I started wiping down my groceries before I brought them in the house. (This is not the original upload but I think it's pretty similar to the original video I watched: https://youtu.be/sjDuwc9KBps) In the spring of 2020, I often tried to order my groceries as usual for curbside pickup at the grocery store, but the store I shopped at had opened up their click and collect service to everyone for free, so it was nearly impossible to get a time slot. I would have to wait up until midnight when new time slots opened up to order groceries online TWO WEEKS in advance. After a few frustrating weeks of this, I started ordering my groceries from Instacart grocery delivery service. It cost a bit more, but it meant I could get my groceries within a few days, sometimes even the same day! I continued to wipe down my groceries and wash all of my fruit in soapy water before consuming the food. I can't remember when I stopped, but I eventually did. These are photos of me on April 9, 2020 wiping down my groceries on my front step after I received a delivery from Instacart. I also included a screenshot of a Facebook post of the video I watched and shared.
Location:
St. Catharines
Publish online:
Yes