Improving egg safety inspections in Iowa
Official title: IA ERPS Cooperative Agreement
Funded at Iowa Dept Agriculture/land Stewardship · NIH-10907506 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that eggs in Iowa are handled safely, so consumers can feel good about what they're eating, by training workers and providing helpful information to improve safety practices in egg facilities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa Dept Agriculture/land Stewardship NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Des Moines, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $85,005 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007649-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907506 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include egg handlers, producers, and consumers in Iowa concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume eggs or are not involved in the egg handling industry may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of inspections for Iowa's egg handling industry to ensure food safety for consumers. It involves training personnel, developing compliance documents, and conducting outreach and public education to address the growing needs of egg handlers and consumers. By adhering to the Egg Safety Regulatory Program Standards, the project aims to improve bio-security knowledge and inspection quality in egg handling facilities across Iowa.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer egg products for consumers, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety have shown success in improving inspection processes and consumer safety, indicating a positive outlook for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Iowa Dept Agriculture/land Stewardship
Des Moines, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gamble, William — Iowa Dept Agriculture/land Stewardship
- Study coordinator: Gamble, William
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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.