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Call to Action

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Governments

Champion science-based policies to ensure food safety and address emerging risks.

Improve data collection and sharing to help support regular review of scientific advice.

Invest in research and education to guide evidence-based policies and empower young people with scientific knowledge and skills.

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Food businesses

Strengthen training and education of employees on the latest food safety practices and emerging risks.

Support data collection efforts to help improve food safety practices and risk management measures.

Implement evidence-based food safety measures to identify potential risks and ensure safe food handling, processing and storage.

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Consumers

Practice safe food handling at home and follow WHO's Five Keys to Safer Food: keep clean, separate raw and cooked, cook thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures and use safe water and raw materials.

Stay informed by keeping up to date on food safety advice from national authorities.