Foodborne diseases remain a major global burden, causing at least 200 illnesses that affect health, livelihoods, education and economies. Yet, they are largely preventable. The theme of World Food Safety Day 2026, From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere, highlights how data on illness, its burden and lost lives can guide action towards focused and cost-effective solutions.

Plastics packaging ensures that food is kept fresh for longer and protected from diseases that could affect human and animal health.