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World Food Safety Day 2025: Tips To Prevent And Manage Foodborne Diseases
- World Food Safety Day 2025 was observed on June 7 to raise global awareness of foodborne diseases and unsafe food practices.
- The event addressed urgent challenges such as climate change, urbanization, population growth, and lifestyle shifts increasing exposure to harmful contaminants.
- The World Health Organisation highlighted the substantial health and economic burdens of foodborne diseases, emphasizing science and innovation to improve food safety worldwide.
- According to WHO, 1 in 10 people fall ill from contaminated food daily, affecting about 16 million individuals and causing significant health and economic costs.
- The observance reinforces the importance of scientific research, collaboration, and hygienic practices to prevent foodborne illnesses and protect public health sustainably.
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World Food Safety Day 2025: Consuming spoilt food can be harmful to health and cause these diseases
World Food Safety Day is celebrated every year on 7 June to make people aware of food hygiene and safety across the world. This year's theme is "Food Safety: Science in Action," i.e., science is at the centre of food safety. It helps us understand what makes food unsafe and guides us on how to prevent foodborne diseases. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 1 in every 10 people in the world falls ill due to contaminated food, and ev…
Leonor Fernandes, Food Safety Resp., and Paula Teixeira, of the Mercadona Scientific Committee, say for a safer diet, the purpose of World Food Safety Day.
World Food Safety Day: How to Spot Fake Spices and Adulterated Products
Spices are the heart of Indian cuisine, bringing flavour, colour, and aroma to our daily meals. However, the problem of adulterated and fake spices has become a serious concern across the country. From turmeric and chilli powder to black pepper and coriander, many commonly used spices are being mixed with harmful substances to increase profits. This not only cheats consumers but also puts their health at risk. Knowing how to identify fake spices…
Vietnam marks World Food Safety Day 2025: 'Food Safety – Science in Action'
The National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and the World Health Organization (WHO), held a forum today to mark World Food Safety Day 2025, under the theme 'Food Safety: Science in Action.' The forum message puts science at the heart of food safety—from farm to table. It calls for stronger col…
This year, World Food Safety Day, which we celebrate today, highlights the importance of science in ensuring food safety and the use of scientific knowledge, which is key to reducing disease, cutting costs and saving lives. The role of science in food safety will also be highlighted by officials at a conference in Ljubljana.
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