Improving feed and food safety through better training and inspection.
Official title: AFRPS Maintenance
Funded at Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture · NIH-10887498 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food and feed we give to animals is safe by training inspectors better and updating how they check things, so everyone can stay healthy and safe from food-related illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Harrisburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $201,185 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007204-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10887498 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include farmers, livestock producers, and consumers concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in agriculture or do not consume animal products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the safety of animal feed and food by improving the training of inspectors and updating inspection protocols. It involves evaluating legal frameworks to protect public and animal health, maintaining a risk-based inspection program, and ensuring effective communication during emergencies. The research aims to create a more robust system for monitoring feed safety, which is crucial for preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer animal feed, ultimately protecting both animal and human health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety and inspection training have shown success in improving compliance and reducing foodborne illnesses.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Harrisburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bubb, Erin — Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Bubb, Erin
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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.