Food Safety Week ideas: a 5-day plan for your workplace
Whether it is World Food Safety Day in June, World Quality Week in November or your own Food Safety Month, here is a week of activities you can run with any food team.
A successful Food Safety Week gives every shift something short to do each day and builds to a finale people talk about. The simplest plan: daily 10-minute huddles and quiz heats, a spot-the-hazard challenge midweek, and a Food Safety Legends tournament final on the last day, with recognition for the winners.
Key dates
| Event | When |
|---|---|
| World Food Safety Day | 7 June every year (WHO and FAO) |
| World Quality Day | Second Thursday of November (12 November in 2026) |
| World Quality Week | The week around World Quality Day |
| Your own Food Safety or Quality Month | Any month you choose; many sites pick June |
A 5-day Food Safety Week plan
| Day | Theme | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Launch | Kick-off message from leadership; first Pitfall card at every huddle |
| Tuesday | Hygiene | Handwashing challenge and quiz heat 1 |
| Wednesday | Hazards | Spot-the-hazard walk in a staged area; quiz heat 2 |
| Thursday | Allergens | "Spot the allergen" relay between departments |
| Friday | Finale | Food Safety Legends tournament final, prizes and recognition |
Tips for a week people remember
- Plan for every shift, including nights and weekends.
- Put leaders on mixed teams with frontline staff.
- Take photos and share results on internal channels (and LinkedIn).
- Close with one or two agreed improvements, so the week leads to change.
More ideas: World Food Safety Day activities and World Quality Week activities.
Common questions
When is World Food Safety Day?
7 June every year.
When is World Quality Day 2026?
Thursday 12 November 2026 (the second Thursday of November).
How many games do we need for a site-wide tournament?
One game runs a heat of two or more players at a time. Larger sites often use two or three games so several heats run in parallel. Bulk pricing applies from three games.
Plan your Food Safety Week finale
Order Food Safety Legends in time for your event. Order 3+ for bulk pricing.
