World Food Safety Day
Safer Food, Better Health
World Food Safety Day is June 7. The United Nations has declared this day to draw global attention to the health consequences of contaminated food and water.
Join FDA on World Food Safety Day as we spread the word about ways to reduce the risk of food poisoning.
- What steps can I take to avoid foodborne illnesses?
- How can I participate in World Food Safety Day?
- What is FDA’s role in food safety?
What steps can I take to avoid foodborne illnesses?
June 7 is World Food Safety Day. The World Health Organization has proposed this day for calling the attention of people everywhere to the risks of contaminated food and water.
Join FDA on World Food Safety Day as we spread the word about ways to reduce the risks of foodborne illness, also called food poisoning.
See documentary videos of how serious the risks of food poisoning can be—
Foodborne Illness – Listeria – Trissi and Paul’s Story
A young woman, pregnant with twins, who developed a severe case of food poisoning after eating a food contaminated with Listeria; her illness threatened her and her twins’ lives.
Foodborne Illness — E. coli — Rylee's Story
A child who developed an acute, nearly fatal, case of food poisoning after eating a food contaminated with E. coli.
Foodborne Illness — Salmonella — Diana's Story
An older adult who developed a grave case of food poisoning after eating a food contaminated with Salmonella.
Check Out Food Safe Shopping, Storage and Meal Prep Downloads
Learn:
- What you can do to avoid food poisoning
- How to prevent food poisoning at picnics and barbecues
- How to help people who are older or have weakened immune systems avoid food poisoning
- How labeling helps people with food allergies
Participate in World Food Safety Day
- Spread the word about safe food practices.
- Share food safety messages from @FDAFood on Twitter and FDA on Facebook.
- Send a tweet: #DYK About 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illness each year. This #WorldFoodSafetyDay get the facts about food safety: www.fda.gov/food, via @FDAFood
- Use sample social media messages to promote food safety.
- Download and share printable educational materials
- Read the latest FDA food facts for consumers
What is FDA’s role in food safety?
FDA is responsible for promoting and protecting the public's health by ensuring that the nation's food supply is safe, sanitary, wholesome, and honestly labeled. Browse food safety topics.
FDA is looking to the future of food safety once again and taking steps to usher the United States into a new era of smarter food safety.