Every year on June 7, the World Food Safety Day is commemorated, with the goal of raising awareness about foodborne hazards and promoting human health via mindful eating.
The subject for this year is “Safer food, greater health,” with the goal of emphasising the importance of safe, nutritious food in maintaining human health and well-being.
In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared World Food Safety Day to raise awareness about this critical issue.
So here are top three things to know about it.
According to the report, there are more than 200 foodborne disorders caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical compounds that enter the body through contaminated food. In the worst-case scenario, these illnesses might cause cancer cells to form in the body.
The total productivity loss associated with foodborne disease in low- and middle-income countries is estimated at US$ 95.2 billion per year, according to a 2019 World Bank report on the economic burden of foodborne diseases, and the annual cost of treating foodborne illnesses is estimated at US$ 15 billion.
According to the WHO, children under the age of five account for 40% of the burden of foodborne disease, with 125,000 deaths every year.
