Checking store-bought meat for antibiotic‑resistant bacteria
FDA Food NARMS
This project checks store-bought meats for antibiotic‑resistant germs to help keep people safe from foodborne illness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jefferson City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11389871 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Missouri public health lab collects retail meat samples from stores in mid‑Missouri each month and tests them for bacteria such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, Enterococcus, Aeromonas, and Vibrio. They run detailed tests including whole genome sequencing to identify strains and resistance genes and then send isolates to the FDA. Test results and data are shared with the national NARMS network to spot trends in resistance and potential outbreak signals. Those findings help health officials investigate foodborne outbreaks and inform the public and local health partners about emerging food safety risks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People most likely to benefit or be involved are residents of mid‑Missouri who buy retail meats or anyone with suspected food poisoning in the area who might be part of outbreak investigations.
Not a fit: Patients with health issues unrelated to foodborne bacteria or those living outside the sampling area are unlikely to see direct benefits from this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to faster detection of foodborne outbreaks and better information about antibiotic resistance in the food supply, helping prevent illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: NARMS is a long‑standing national surveillance program that has successfully tracked foodborne outbreaks and antibiotic resistance patterns, so this work builds on proven methods.
Where this research is happening
Jefferson City, United States
- Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv — Jefferson City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Luebbering, Leon — Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
- Study coordinator: Luebbering, Leon
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.