"ZERO Food Poisoning Challenge" ... Sungsan District of Changwon Special City Launches Food Poisoning Prevention Campaign

Creating a Safe Food Environment for Citizens

Sungsan District in Changwon Special City, South Gyeongsang Province, launched the "ZERO Food Poisoning! Food Poisoning Prevention Public Campaign" on September 18 in the area around Daedong Department Store, in response to growing concerns about food poisoning due to temperature fluctuations during the change of seasons.

Group photo of the food poisoning prevention campaign.

The campaign was conducted intensively during commuting and school hours, when foot traffic is high, with participation from Sungsan District Office, consumer food hygiene monitors, and related organizations, in order to raise public awareness about hygiene management.

Participants provided information on six key rules for preventing food poisoning, norovirus prevention methods, and proper handwashing techniques, as well as promoting overall awareness of food poisoning prevention.

Kim Sooyoon, Head of the Culture and Sanitation Division, stated, "Preventing food poisoning starts with proper handwashing," and added, "We hope this campaign will enhance citizens' awareness of food safety and hygiene. We will continue to do our utmost to prevent food poisoning and create a safe food environment."