The Most Important Reason for Food Hygiene: Preventing Illness and Protecting Public Health
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 600 million people fall ill from contaminated food annually, resulting in 420,000 deaths. This stark statistic highlights the most important reason for food hygiene: preventing foodborne diseases and safeguarding public health.