An estimated two million deaths occur every year from contaminated food or drinking water, and more than 200 diseases are caused by unsafe food. Our infographic marks the theme of this year’s World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Day: ‘From farm to plate, make food safe’. It reveals the key contaminants and bacteria responsible, as well as how to tackle the issue across the food value chain. Food testing can ensure food and drinking water are clean and safe for consumers. Visit SGS’s Agriculture & Food pages to find out more: http://www.sgs.com/en/Agriculture-Food/Food.aspx

1. MAJOR BACTERIA
Salmonella Campylobacter Enterohaemorrhagic
Escherichia coli
Listeria Vibrio Cholerae Hepatitis A
SAFE FOOD
2 MILLION
200+ DISEASES are caused
by unsafe food
MAJOR CONTAMINANTS
HOW TO REDUCE UNSAFE FOOD?
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION RECOMMENDS
FOOD VALUE CHAIN
Persistent organic
pollutants (POPs)
Heavy metalsPesticide residuesNatural toxins
Melamine Veterinary
drug residues
On Farm In Transit In Processing At HomeIn Retail &
Food Service
Traceability Pest control
Audits and certification Supply chain
transparency and visibility
Supply chain
risk management
Commodity and
food testing
Temperature
controlled logistics
Keep clean Separate raw and cooked foods Cook thoroughly
Keep food at
safe temperatures
Use safe water
and safe raw materials
estimated deaths caused annually by contaminated food or drinking water