McDonald’s celebrates World Food Safety Day, marking its continuous commitment to food safety

McDonald’s celebrates World Food Safety Day

* Food safety doesn’t begin inside the restaurant: integration of food safety into every aspect of the operations is a necessity. & According to Tetra Pak’s research study, 60% of the world population is concerned about food safety and hygiene amid the pandemic.   While COVID-19 has not been transmitted through food[AR1] , the pandemic has sharpened the focus on food safety issues. In addition to hygiene, antimicrobial resistance, and zoonotic diseases, food fraud and the benefits of digitalizing food systems have also emerged at the forefront of importance for those in the food industry. Concerns about the safety of food products and their traceability have been put under the spotlight by consumers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Tetra Pak’s research study. The research noted that 60 per cent of the world’s population is concerned about food safety and hygiene amid the pandemic. In addition, more than 50 per cent of consumers believe improving food safety is the responsibility of manufacturers. In the wake of these findings and the reprioritization of consumer needs, McDonald’s is joining organizations, businesses, governments, the general public, and food and health organizations on June 7th to reaffirm its commitment to World Food Safety Day. Created by the United Nations (UN) in 2018, the overarching objective is to shed light on the vitality of this matter as the global community celebrates the event’s second annual edition.