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.

 

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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Collage of food images representing many cultures.

 

February 2026

  • DGA Response
  • US Exits WHO
  • 10 Students Announced for Food Policy Conference
  • Research Opportunity
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Slices of colorful citrus fruits

January 2026

  • New Dietary Guidelines!
  • Boost Your Immune Health
  • IFSAN Team Spotlight - Mariah Walters Orose
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A person washing broccoli

 

December 2025

  • Mythbusting Kitchen Errors
  • Norovirus Knowledge
  • IFSAN Team Spotlight - 
    Rob van Dam

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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.