Project Description

Household-level food safety is a significant economic and public health concern in Nigeria, which has a childhood stunting rate of 33%. This project, led by Andrea Bersamin of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, identified strategic, feasible activities to mitigate and prevent household foodborne illnesses in Nigeria. Researchers assessed food safety risks from household surfaces; measured levels of childhood stunting; identified the challenges faced by mothers in providing safe and nutritious foods for their children; and convened stakeholders to discuss critical policy needs to support the implementation of Nigeria’s national food safety plan.

Co-PIs: Bolanle Otegbayo and Abiodun Atoloye

Collaborators: Folake Olukemi Samuel, Olufemi Oludare Aluko, Abiodun Ayooluwa Areola, and Nkem Torimiro