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
In The News
IFSAN Associate Director of Food and Nutrition Policy Gabby Headrick Speaks
About The Facts On Foods That Should Concern Us ( Washington Post)
May 2, 2025
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has big food goals for the nation. Some are based on science, but others stem from misinformation. IFSAN Associate Director of Food and Nutrition Policy Gabby Headrick speaks to the Washington Post.
Nibbles, Bits & Bites Newsletter
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
February 2025
- Shamrocks and Safe Eats: A St. Paddy’s Food Safety Guide
- IFSAN Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Sherrie Wallington and Dr. Karina Lora
- FDA: Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling Proposed Rule Open for Comments
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