Improving food safety for humans and animals in Connecticut
Official title: FDA LFFM- Continuation of human and animal food/feed programs at the CT Agricultural Experiment Station
Funded at Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Sta · NIH-10898640 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food we eat is safe for both people and animals, and it's designed for anyone who cares about food safety, as it looks at better ways to test and monitor our food products.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Sta NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $590,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007094-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898640 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of food products and pet owners concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in food consumption or do not have pets may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of human and animal food products through various testing and monitoring programs at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. It involves multiple projects aimed at food defense, product testing, and developing new methods for ensuring food safety. By conducting thorough sample testing and expanding laboratory capabilities, the research aims to create a more integrated food safety system. Patients and consumers can benefit from improved food safety standards and practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products for both humans and animals, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Other research in food safety has shown success in improving testing methods and enhancing food safety protocols, indicating that this approach is built on established practices.
Where this research is happening
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Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Sta
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: White, Jason C — Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Sta
- Study coordinator: White, Jason C
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.