A science-driven journey to "safe food everywhere"

Every year, an estimated 866 million – almost 1 in 9 people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food and 1.52 million die every year. This is not just a statistic; it’s a global challenge that demands actionable solutions. This year’s global theme for World Food Safety Day , “ From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere ,” is a call to action that reflects our core belief at Mars: if it’s not safe, it’s not food .