Foodborne illnesses are the major cause of health burden all over the world leading to high risk of death and clinical complications according to the National Centre for Disease Control India. Food borne infections (caused by consumption of food contaminated by micro-organisms) and food-borne intoxications (caused by consuming foods that are already contaminated with toxins) are the common causes of food-borne illness. With safe food practices maintaining normal hygiene and sanitation one can significantly reduce their risk of food borne diseases. Six keys to keep food-borne illness at bay Wash your hands properly: Disease-causing bacteria are present everywhere and can