In today’s world, where food safety is a major issue for public health and the well-being of the population, every initiative aimed at promoting safe and healthy eating practices is of paramount importance. With this in mind, the Fatshimetrie Media Council recently released a statement to mark World Food Safety Day 2024, with the theme “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected”.
This day, celebrated on June 7 each year, was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 to raise awareness and encourage the prevention, detection and management of health risks linked to unhealthy diets. .
In this context, it is essential to emphasize the importance of a strong food safety culture among all stakeholders in the food chain to reduce food-related hazards and risks.
Dr Adeyeye, spokesperson for Fatshimetrie, highlighted the need for food security for public health, economic growth and food security. She stressed that preserving food safety is a shared responsibility, requiring the involvement of everyone, from producers to consumers.
A global food safety awareness campaign aims to anticipate potential incidents and highlight the preparation required to deal with them. Alarming figures from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that around 600 million people, or almost one in ten people worldwide, fall ill after eating contaminated food, leading to 420,000 deaths annually.
Dr. Adeyeye stressed the importance of remaining true to the principles that “food safety is everyone’s business” and “food safety is a shared responsibility” as we celebrate World Safety Day food safety this year.
Ultimately, it is essential that everyone realizes the importance of food safety and commits to promoting safe and healthy eating practices on a daily basis. By working together, producers, public authorities and consumers, we can help reduce the risks linked to unsafe food and guarantee everyone access to safe, quality food.