Improving food safety and defense through better testing methods
Official title: Increasing the Capability and Capacity of Microbiological and Chemical Testing to Support an Integrated Food Defense and Food Safety System
Funded at Ohio State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10877743 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making our food safer by testing it for harmful germs and chemicals, so everyone can enjoy their meals without worry.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reynoldsburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $970,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007087-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10877743 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of food products, particularly those at higher risk for foodborne illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food products or have no concerns about food safety may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capability and capacity for microbiological and chemical testing to ensure food safety and defense. The Ohio Department of Agriculture will conduct extensive testing of food products to identify potential contaminants and threats. By participating in various federal and state initiatives, the project aims to maintain readiness for rapid response to food safety emergencies and improve the overall safety of the food supply chain. Patients can benefit from safer food products as a result of these enhanced testing protocols.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products and a more robust food safety system.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in enhancing food safety through improved testing methods, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State Department of Agriculture
Reynoldsburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kong, Jason Siu — Ohio State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Kong, Jason Siu
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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.