Enhancing food safety testing capabilities in Vermont
Official title: VDH Laboratory Food Testing Capability and Capacity Enhancement Project
Funded at Vermont State Agency of Human Services · NIH-10878815 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food we eat in Vermont is safe by helping the state's health lab test food better and find any harmful substances, so everyone can enjoy their meals without worry.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vermont State Agency of Human Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waterbury, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $201,242 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007076-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878815 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Vermont who consume food products that may be tested for safety and quality.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Vermont or who do not consume food products tested by the VDHL may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to strengthen the food safety system in Vermont by enhancing the testing capabilities of the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory (VDHL). The laboratory will increase its food sampling and testing capacity, develop new methods for detecting harmful substances in food, and ensure that all testing meets rigorous quality standards. By hiring additional scientists and acquiring new equipment, the VDHL will improve its ability to support public health and regulatory activities related to food safety. This initiative will also involve reporting surveillance data to the FDA to ensure compliance and safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve food safety and public health in Vermont by ensuring that food products are tested more effectively for contaminants.
How similar studies have gone: While this project builds on established practices in food safety testing, it introduces novel methods for detecting specific contaminants, which may enhance existing approaches.
Where this research is happening
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Vermont State Agency of Human Services
Waterbury, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eisenhauer, Jessica Mendes — Vermont State Agency of Human Services
- Study coordinator: Eisenhauer, Jessica Mendes
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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.