World Food Safety Day 2024: Being informed helps us make informed decisions about the food we buy and consume.
Food is not just sustenance; It is the cornerstone of our well-being. While nutritious foods improve our health, unsafe foods can cause many diseases. That’s why we observe World Food Safety Day every June 7, initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO), to highlight the importance of safe eating habits. A safe and healthy diet is important for good health. Every small step goes a long way in bringing about food security in a big way. It can start in our kitchens! Let’s make every day World Food Safety Day by making safety a priority in our kitchens.
World Food Security Day 2024: Theme and Objective
This year’s theme is ‘Food Security: Prepare for the Unexpected.’ WHO writes on its website, “World Food Safety Day on June 7, 2024, highlights the importance of preparedness in responding to food safety incidents, regardless of their severity.”
Food safety incidents include potential or confirmed health risks associated with food consumption arising from accidents, inadequate controls, fraud or natural events. While policy makers, authorities and food producers bear responsibility, consumers also have an important role to play.
To maintain food safety in your home, you can follow some straightforward and essential practices, and protect your family’s health and fortify your home against food-borne hazards.
World Food Security 2024: Here are 5 tips to ensure food security at home:
- Maintenance of hygiene:
Be sure to wash hands, utensils, countertops and gas stoves thoroughly after each cooking session. Deep cleaning every few days followed by daily cleaning prevents bacterial growth. This simple practice significantly reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
- Handle raw foods with care:
Raw foods such as meat and seafood are breeding grounds for harmful bacteria. Refrigerate at all times and separate from cooked foods to prevent cross-contamination. This precaution reduces the spread of pathogens and maintains food freshness.
- Strengthening Kitchen Safeguards:
Insects such as insects and rodents can carry diseases and contaminate food. Ensure that all kitchen outlets leading to the outside are tightly closed to prevent their entry. Additionally, install safety nets on windows to create an additional barrier against small insects. These measures protect your kitchen environment and protect your family’s health.
- Maintain product cleanliness:
Organic produce also harbors harmful bacteria and pesticides. Regardless of their source, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before consumption. This simple step removes surface contaminants and reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
- Master Precision Cooking:
It is important to cook food to the correct internal temperature to kill harmful bacteria. Use a food thermometer to ensure meats, poultry, seafood and other perishables reach safe cooking temperatures. This practice ensures that your food is not only tasty but also safe for consumption.
Together, we can create a healthier and safer environment for ourselves and our families. Happy World Food Safety Day 2024!
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