Improving food safety by analyzing chemical contaminants in food and feed.
Leveraging Unique Capabilities and Capacities for Chemical Analyses of Diverse Food and Feed Matrices in Support of an Integrated Food Safety System
This study is all about making sure the food you eat and the feed for animals are safe by developing better ways to find harmful chemicals, so you can enjoy your meals without worry!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880274 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing food safety by leveraging the expertise of the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS) to analyze and detect chemical contaminants in food and animal feed. The laboratory will develop new analytical methods and participate in validating these methods to ensure they can effectively identify emerging chemicals of concern. In the event of food safety emergencies, the CAHFS will provide critical support to the FDA, helping to protect public health by ensuring that food and feed are safe for consumption. This proactive approach aims to address potential risks before they impact consumers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of animal-derived food products and agricultural stakeholders concerned about food safety.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume animal products or are not involved in agriculture may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of chemical contamination in food and feed, enhancing overall public health and safety.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving food safety through enhanced detection methods for chemical contaminants, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Poppenga, Robert Howard — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Poppenga, Robert Howard
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 below.