3. Introduction
• Key facts
• Food safety, nutrition and food security are inextricably linked.
• An estimated 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food and
420 000 die every year, resulting in the loss of 33 million healthy life years (DALYs).
• US$ 110 billion is lost each year in productivity and medical expenses resulting from unsafe food in
low- and middle-income countries.
• Children under 5 years of age carry 40% of the foodborne disease burden, with 125 000 deaths every
year.
• Foodborne diseases impede socioeconomic development by straining health care systems and
harming national economies, tourism and trade.
4. overview
• Food safety is about producing, handling, storing and preparing food in a manner that prevents
infections or diseases and retains enough nutrients for a healthy diet.
• Unsafe food is that which has been exposed to dirt and germs and is contaminated, or contains toxic
physical, chemical or biological substances, and can harm the health of the person while eating.
6. Difference between food hygiene & food safety
Food Safety covers all aspects of ensuring that food is safe for a person to eat.
whereas Food Hygiene usually more specifically concerns foodborne illnesses, which arise because of
primarily bacterial contaminants, but also chemicals and physical hazard.
Food safety is closely related to food hygiene but broader concept that means food is free from all
possible contaminates and hazards.
7. Food hygiene
Food hygiene are the conditions and measures necessary to certify the safety of food from production
to consumption. Food can become contaminated at any point during slaughtering or harvesting,
processing, storage, distribution, transportation and preparation.
It is also defined as 'the measures and conditions necessary to control hazards and to ensure fitness for
human consumption of a foodstuff taking into account its intended use.
contaminated food cause ( gastrointestinal disease: nausea, vomiting , acute diarrhea ,causing parasitic
diseases like malaria and toxoplasmosis)
8. Examples of
food hygiene:
Practice Good
Personal
Hygiene.
Clean Cooking
Equipment.
Keep Foods That
Need to be Kept
Cold in the
Fridge.
Separate Raw
and Ready to
Eat Foods.
Wash Fruits and
Vegetables
Before Use.
Use Appropriate
Kitchen Tools for
Food Preparation.
Keep Dry Foods
Separate From
Liquids.
9. Food safety
Food safety is about producing, handling, storing and preparing food in a
manner that prevents infections or diseases and retains enough nutrients for
a healthy diet.
Unsafe food is that which has been exposed to dirt and germs and is
contaminated, or contains toxic physical, chemical or biological substances,
and can harm the health of the person while eating.
10. Enumerate
Importance of food
safety in public
health
• Food safety is incredibly important in public health for
several reasons:
• 1. Prevention of foodborne illness: Foodborne illnesses
are a major public health concern, causing significant
morbidity and mortality worldwide. Food safety
measures can help prevent the spread of foodborne
illnesses and the associated health consequences.
• 2. Protection of vulnerable populations: Vulnerable
populations such as young children, pregnant women,
the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune
systems are particularly susceptible to foodborne
illnesses. Implementing food safety measures can help
protect these populations from illness.
• .
11. • 3. Economic impact: Foodborne illnesses can have a significant economic impact, resulting in lost productivity, medical expenses,
and decreased consumer confidence in the food industry. Proper food safety measures can help prevent these negative economic
consequences.
• 4. Regulatory compliance: Food safety regulations are in place to protect public health and ensure that food products are safe for
consumption. Compliance with these regulations is essential for maintaining public trust in the food industry and preventing
foodborne illness outbreaks.
• Overall, food safety is critical to protecting public health and preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses. By implementing and
adhering to food safety measures, we can help ensure that the food we eat is safe and healthy for everyone
