World Food Safety Day Roundtable

There are approximately 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually – the equivalent of sickening one in six Americans each year, according to federal government estimates. Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization designated “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected” as the theme for World Food Safety Day (June 7)  2024. The purpose is to draw attention to sudden food safety incidents and underline the importance of being prepared for such incidents, no matter how severe they may be.

The Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually – the equivalent of sickening oe in six Americans each year. And each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.

For additional World Food Safety Day resources, visit WHO, UN or the FDA. 

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