Every year on June 7, the world celebrates World Food Safety Day. This year, too, we will commemorate World Food Safety Day 2024 on Friday, June 7. The day raises awareness about the necessity of having healthy and safe food that is accessible to everyone. The United Nations started this day to remind us of the importance of being mindful of our food right from the time it is produced till it reaches our plates. Many people collaborate to grow, sort, preserve, distribute, and make our food. This celebration is important since there are multiple steps in the process that could make our food unsafe.

Food safety is an important global concern since food that is not safe to eat can cause serious health problems, including foodborne illnesses, epidemics, and even death. Unsafe food might be contaminated with germs, viruses, bacteria, parasites, or even chemicals. Foodborne infections and diseases can be caused by many factors, including poor hygiene measures, incorrect food handling, and poor food storage and processing. Smokey Biscuit 'Death' Viral Video: Small Boy Who Experienced Immense Pain After Consuming Liquid Nitrogen Dead or Alive? Know the Truth Here.

World Food Safety Day 2024 Date

World Food Safety Day 2024 falls on June 7, a Friday.

World Food Safety Day History

In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring World Food Safety Day. The resolution was introduced by the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It was co-sponsored by other countries. The celebration emphasises the importance of food safety. It was formally declared that the day was to be celebrated every year on June 7.

World Food Safety Day Significance

World Food Safety Day is an important event because it emphasises the consequences of not paying proper attention to the way food is produced or consumed. The foundation of World Food Safety Day shows that food safety is becoming a global concern and there is a need for people, communities and organisations to come together to address it. It recognises that safe food practices are essential not only for public health but also for sustainability, and trade purposes. World Food Safety Day’s main intention is to raise awareness and encourage people to take steps to prevent, identify, and manage foodborne illnesses. It highlights the joint responsibility of those who produce the food, those who consume it, and governments to ensure safe food practices throughout the production process. What Is Liquid Nitrogen? Can Using Liquid Nitrogen in Food Cause Serious Health Risks and Side Effects? All You Need To Know.

Celebrating World Food Safety Day is crucial not only in India but also globally. It promotes sustainable practices across farms, markets, shops, warehouses, and kitchens until the food is served. This World Food Safety Day 2024, let’s ensure we do our bit to raise awareness and have food that is safe to consume.

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