Improving food safety in New Jersey through testing and defense initiatives
Official title: New Jersey Food Testing Program - Food Safety and Defense
Funded at New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs · NIH-10878782 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The New Jersey Food Testing Program is working to keep your food safe by checking for harmful germs and chemicals, helping to prevent foodborne illnesses and making sure what you eat is healthy and safe for you and your family.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Trenton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $760,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007119-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878782 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include residents of New Jersey who consume food products tested under this program.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in New Jersey or do not consume food products tested by this program may not receive any benefit.
What this research studies
The New Jersey Food Testing Program aims to enhance food safety by testing various foods for harmful contaminants such as bacteria, chemicals, and radiological substances. This program involves a comprehensive approach that includes surveillance activities, response to foodborne outbreaks, and training for food safety professionals. By integrating multiple testing disciplines, the program seeks to effectively address potential threats to the food supply and ensure public health safety. Patients and consumers can benefit from improved food safety measures that reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses and enhance public health safety in New Jersey.
How similar studies have gone: Similar food safety initiatives have shown success in improving public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs
Trenton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fan, Zhihua — New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs
- Study coordinator: Fan, Zhihua
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.