We all play a critical role in ensuring that food stays safe at every stage of the food chain – from production to harvest, processing, storage, distribution, all the way to preparation and consumption.
Food safety standards are also critical to the successful exchange of surplus food. For World Food Safety Day 2021, we would like to share some resources to help you keep your food safe.
Safe fridge and freezer storage periods
The following recommended refrigeration times are for safety, and the freezing times are for quality.
Source: The Government of CanadaThe Government of Canada
Food Safety Guide
Learn more about the safe handling of food in FoodMesh's food safety guide
Resources
- United Nations’ publications and resources
- World Health Organization fact sheet
- World Health Organization food control system assessment tool
With an estimated 600 million cases of foodborne illnesses annually, unsafe food is a threat to human health and economies, disproportionally affecting vulnerable and marginalized people, especially women and children, populations affected by conflict, and migrants.
– United Nations