Safer Food. Better Nutrition. One Health.
Who We Are
Our Mission
To advance equitable food systems that promote public health and prevent illness.
Our Vision
Food Systems that equitably deliver safe, accessible, and nutritious food to all.
"Too often, efforts to improve food safety, nutrition and food security are siloed, leading to unintended consequences. This new Institute will advance integrated approaches to addressing existing and emerging food safety and nutrition security problems in the U.S. and abroad."
Barbara Kowalcyk
Director, IFSAN
1 in 10
people in the world fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420,000 die every year.
40%
of the foodborne disease burden is carried by children under 5 years of age, with 125,000 deaths every year.
3.1
billion
or 42% of the world's population, are unable to afford a healthy diet
Nibbles, Bits & Bites Newsletter
May 2025
- June is National Fruits & Vegetables Month
- WHO Health Talks on Food Safety
- World Food Safety Day 2025
-IFSAN Faculty Spotlight: Sameera Talegawkar
April 2025
- Picnic Season Prep: Safe Eats Under the Sun
- FDA Use of the "Healthy" Claim on Food Labeling
- Sign up for Certified Food Protection Manager Course
-IFSAN Faculty Spotlight: Katya Cronin
March 2025
-Backyard Chickens: What You Need to Know
- Introducing the Student Research Experience in Food Safety and Nutrition Security (SEEDS)
- IFSAN Faculty Spotlight: Gabby Headrick
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