WHO Warns of 1.5 Million Annual Deaths Globally Due to Unsafe Food

The World Health Organization has released new estimates indicating that unsafe food causes approximately 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths worldwide each year. Children under five are particularly vulnerable, accounting for nearly a third of all foodborne diseases. The report highlights chemical contamination as a significant factor in fatalities, with climate change and antimicrobial resistance further intensifying food safety risks.