Improving food safety testing in Colorado
Official title: Colorado Dept of Agriculture Application for the FDA LFFM PAR-20-105
Funded at Colorado State Department/agriculture · NIH-10897833 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food we eat is safe by helping Colorado's food testing labs get better at checking for harmful germs, so everyone can enjoy safer food for themselves and their pets.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State Department/agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Broomfield, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $168,454 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007074-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10897833 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of food products tested by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food products tested by this laboratory may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of food testing laboratories in Colorado to ensure the safety of human and animal food products. The Colorado Department of Agriculture is collaborating with the FDA to implement improved microbiological analysis and surveillance programs. By participating in various analytical tracks, the laboratory aims to strengthen food defense and testing methodologies, ultimately contributing to a safer food supply. Patients and consumers can benefit from the increased safety and quality of food products resulting from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products for consumers, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety testing have shown success in improving public health outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Colorado State Department/agriculture
Broomfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccallum, Kristina Jean — Colorado State Department/agriculture
- Study coordinator: Mccallum, Kristina Jean
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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.