Food safety surveillance and lab readiness in Iowa to protect consumers
Official title: Food Defense and Surveillance in Support of the FDA by the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa
Funded at University of Iowa · NIH-11424326 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-year effort to strengthen how state labs sample, test, and report food safety data to support FDA goals and protect people who eat food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project start | July 25, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $737,161 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007100-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11424326 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a specific patient group; applicable to the general public who consume food and rely on safe supply chains.
✕Less likely to help
There is no direct patient intervention or treatment in this grant.
What this research studies
This grant supports the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa and its partners to maintain and improve food-safety testing, quality systems, and regulatory collaboration. The team uses sampling, rapid analysis, and clear reporting to help FDA build a cohesive, safety-focused food system. The work involves accredited laboratories, standardized QA/QC processes, and coordinated efforts with state agencies to keep food safe for the public. The project emphasizes preparedness and timely communication of findings to protect consumers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to faster detection of foodborne risks and higher assurance of safe foods for people in the region.
How similar studies have gone: The approach builds on established food-safety surveillance practices and accreditation efforts, with ongoing collaboration between state labs and FDA.
Where this research is happening
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: May, Dustin — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: May, Dustin
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.