If it isn't safe, it isn't food. Safer Food. Better Nutrition. One Health.
Safer Food. Better Nutrition. One Health.

Safer Food. Better Nutrition. One Health.

 

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World Food Safety Day Webinar will be held June 11, 2026, beginning at 7 a.m. Eastern Time.

 

Join the World Food Safety Day Webinar

Barb Kowalcyk will discuss Ethiopia Experience in Ranking and Prioritizing Food Safety Risks on June 11 during a webinar to mark World Food Safety Day. The webinar, which starts at 7 a.m. Eastern Time, features speakers from around the world, presenting on the common theme of Building Africa’s food safety future: From Evidence to Action. Register to attend via Zoom. 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Commentary

 

 

“Ceasing coordination and cooperation globally could substantially affect food safety and nutrition security. Without the collaboration in place to alert or be alerted about foodborne disease outbreaks, our food system could be significantly weakened, and the number of people who get sick could substantially increase.” 

Barb Kowalcyk  |  IFSAN Director, 
about the U.S. leaving the World Health Organization.

 

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Nibbles, Bits & Bites Newsletter 

 

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May 2026

  • Get Grilling!
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April 2026

  • Research Day Winners
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  • Spotlight: Mritika Rahman
  • Lean, Green Bite of Protein
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March 2026

  • World Water Day
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  • Spotlights: Headrick, Owodunni
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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.