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1. As per a 2019 survey conducted by WHO, the world witnesses more than 600 million incidents of foodborne illnesses every year.
2. This indicates that 1 out of every 10 people fall ill annually as a result of eating foods that are unfit for consumption.
3. The survey also states that children below the age of 5 carry 40% of the burden of such diseases.
4. Foodborne diseases claim 1,25,000 lives every year.
5. The day seeks to ensure that safe agricultural practices are followed, business operators know how to keep the foods safe, and consumers are also aware about storing and eating healthy food.