World Food Safety Day

World Food Safety Day 2026
From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere

About World Food Safety Day 2026
Progress in food safety is possible when we use the best available evidence to guide clear, targeted action. Foodborne diseases are a significant global burden, causing at least 200 different illnesses and affecting health, livelihoods, education and economies. Yet, they are largely preventable. When we work together to build the right knowledge—identifying, prioritizing, and applying effective solutions— we can ensure that our food is and remains safe. Collective action helps prevent the consumption of food contaminated by pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, or harmful chemicals. This World Food Safety Day, we recognize that data on illness, its burden and lost lives can empower us to move from its burden to more focused and cost-effective solutions. By identifying the highest risks and applying evidence-based measures, we can ensure safer food for everyone, everywhere.