WHO Warns of Ongoing Threats from Contaminated Food
WHO warns of global health threats from contaminated food.
Climate change and antimicrobial resistance worsen foodborne diseases.
Regional inequalities in food safety systems persist despite declines since 2000.
Africa and Asia account for 70% of cases and 60% of deaths.
Foodborne diseases cost $647 billion in lost productivity in 2021.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasizes food safety's importance.
Simple precautions like proper handling and refrigeration reduce risks.
Tufts University experts advise avoiding undercooked meat, raw flour, and unpasteurized dairy.
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