The belief: #RawMilk is more natural, so it's healthier and safer.
The reality: pasteurisation has only a small effect on milk's nutritional value, and skipping this essential safety step carries real risks.🥛🦠
European Food Information Council (EUFIC)
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- What makes a meal sustainable? Not just the ingredients, but their journey from farm to plate. 🌍 This #SustainableGastronomyDay, two things to keep in mind: choose local & seasonal where you can, and stay curious about where your food comes from. 🍽️
- Two #DateLabels, two very different meanings! ⚠️ Use by → about #FoodSafety. Don't eat after this date; it can make you ill. ✨ Best before → about quality. Still safe after, just not at its best. Knowing the difference helps you stay safe & waste less. 🍽️
- Rolling up your sleeve for #WorldBloodDonorDay? ❤️ A few simple things that help you feel your best during and after your donation: 🍽️ Having a healthy meal beforehand 💧 Drinking plenty of (non-alcoholic!) fluids 💪 Taking it easy on workouts, especially afterwards That's it.
- Young children are more vulnerable to foodborne illness since their immune systems are still developing. Raw eggs, unpasteurised milk and more: here are the higher-risk foods to avoid for under-5s. ⚠️👇 #FoodSafety #HOLiFOODproject
- Many #foodborne illnesses start in the kitchen, and most are preventable with 4 simple habits. 🍳 ✅ Keep clean (wash hands & surfaces often) ✅ Separate raw & cooked ✅ Cook thoroughly ✅ Keep food at a safe temperature #HOLiFOODproject
- ~50,000 children a year have a #choking episode in the EU. 🍎🥕 Cutting, grating, mashing, or shredding food to suit your baby or toddler reduces their choking risk and helps them eat safely as they learn. #StartingSolids #FoodSafety
- Proper refrigeration helps keep food safe, but not forever. ❄️🧀 Different foods have different shelf lives, so knowing how long to store them helps you enjoy food at its best while reducing the risk of food poisoning. #FoodSafety #HOLiFOODproject
- 🌊 Healthy oceans start with everyday choices. With 35.5% of marine fish stocks now overfished, this #WorldOceansDay, we're proud to be part of the #MrGoodfish project, guiding Europeans toward more sustainable seafood choices. 🐟 🔗 mrgoodfish.com/en/
- Every year, millions of Europeans get sick from food contaminated with harmful germs. 🦠 Top culprits: Campylobacter & Salmonella in chicken, eggs, veggies & shellfish. The good news: most cases can be prevented with proper food handling! #HOLiFOODproject #WorldFoodSafetyDay
- What if we could catch #FoodSafety risks before they reach our plates? 🍽️ This #WorldFoodSafetyDay, the theme "From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere" shows how data, collaboration and #AI can turn foodborne disease insights into real action. #HOLiFOODproject
- #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭 From packaging to flavours, tobacco & nicotine products (including #vapes) are designed to appeal. Knowing the facts can help you look beyond the surface and protect your health. 💨 #TobaccoExposed
- Could your diet be driving chronic diarrhoea? 🚽🍟 Lactose, fructose, sugar alcohols, caffeine, fatty foods, and gluten sensitivity may trigger symptoms. Tracking food intake may help identify the cause. 📓 If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. #DontFlushTheSigns 🏥
