Many #foodborne illnesses start in the kitchen, and most are preventable with 4 simple habits. 🍳
✅ Keep clean (wash hands & surfaces often)
✅ Separate raw & cooked
✅ Cook thoroughly
✅ Keep food at a safe temperature
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European Food Information Council (EUFIC)
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European Food Information Council (EUFIC)
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- ~50,000 children a year have a #choking episode in the EU. 🍎🥕 Cutting, grating, mashing, or shredding food to suit your baby or toddler reduces their choking risk and helps them eat safely as they learn. #StartingSolids #FoodSafety
- Proper refrigeration helps keep food safe, but not forever. ❄️🧀 Different foods have different shelf lives, so knowing how long to store them helps you enjoy food at its best while reducing the risk of food poisoning. #FoodSafety #HOLiFOODproject
- 🌊 Healthy oceans start with everyday choices. With 35.5% of marine fish stocks now overfished, this #WorldOceansDay, we're proud to be part of the #MrGoodfish project, guiding Europeans toward more sustainable seafood choices. 🐟 🔗 mrgoodfish.com/en/
- Every year, millions of Europeans get sick from food contaminated with harmful germs. 🦠 Top culprits: Campylobacter & Salmonella in chicken, eggs, veggies & shellfish. The good news: most cases can be prevented with proper food handling! #HOLiFOODproject #WorldFoodSafetyDay
- What if we could catch #FoodSafety risks before they reach our plates? 🍽️ This #WorldFoodSafetyDay, the theme "From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere" shows how data, collaboration and #AI can turn foodborne disease insights into real action. #HOLiFOODproject
- #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭 From packaging to flavours, tobacco & nicotine products (including #vapes) are designed to appeal. Knowing the facts can help you look beyond the surface and protect your health. 💨 #TobaccoExposed
- Could your diet be driving chronic diarrhoea? 🚽🍟 Lactose, fructose, sugar alcohols, caffeine, fatty foods, and gluten sensitivity may trigger symptoms. Tracking food intake may help identify the cause. 📓 If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. #DontFlushTheSigns 🏥
- Mediterranean-like dietary patterns are associated with a lower risk of diet-related #NCDs, including heart disease, obesity & type 2 diabetes. Alongside plenty of #PlantBased foods, they encourage fresh, seasonal & local produce. 😋 #MediterraneanDietMonth
- Many non-communicable diseases (#NCDs) share common risk factors. ❤️🩹 Unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use and alcohol consumption all play a role. The good news? These are factors we can change. 👇
- #Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the EU, but around 40% of cases may be preventable. Healthy habits like: #diet, #physical activity, and avoiding tobacco, can help reduce risk. Learn more: 👉 eufic.org/en/healthy-liv… #EuropeanCancerWeek #Meliora
- Non-communicable diseases (#NCDs) are a major #PublicHealth concern. ❤️🩹 They develop from a mix of factors, from biology to environment & daily habits. They affect millions of Europeans, but do you know which ones are most common? 👇
- #CannesFilmFestival calls for a classic: popcorn 🎬🍿 As a #WholeGrain, #popcorn can be a simple & delicious way to add more fibre to your day. Choose plain popcorn and flavouring it yourself with 👇
