🌍 The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is sounding the alarm on food safety in the Asia-Pacific region. Each year, a staggering 225,000 people lose their lives to food-borne illnesses here, accounting for more than half of global fatalities. Tragically, nearly a third of these victims are children. 🥺
The dangers of unsafe food are all around us. From street markets where food sits out under the scorching sun for hours, to improper storage that leads to contamination, the risks are real. Common culprits include improperly handled or cooked chicken and eggs, which can easily make anyone sick. 🍗🥚
FAO emphasizes that ensuring food safety is a collective responsibility. It requires cooperation from everyone involved – from vendors and consumers to governments and organizations. By improving handling practices, ensuring proper storage, and promoting hygiene, we can drastically reduce these preventable deaths. Let’s work together to make our food safer and protect our loved ones! 💪🍽️✨
