Improving food safety testing in Florida.
Official title: Florida Dept. of Agriculture Flexible Funding Food Chemistry/Microbiology
Funded at Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs · NIH-10877748 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help Florida's state labs test food for safety better, which means that everyone, including patients, could enjoy safer food and have a lower chance of getting sick from foodborne illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $880,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007090-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10877748 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals who consume food products tested under this enhanced safety system, particularly those at higher risk for foodborne illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food products tested in Florida or who are not affected by food safety issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the capabilities of state laboratories in Florida to test food samples for safety through microbiology and chemistry. By developing special projects and improving collaboration with the FDA, the initiative seeks to create a more integrated food safety system. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved food safety measures that reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. The project focuses on strengthening the state's ability to inspect and test food products effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products and a reduction in foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety testing have shown success in improving public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thompson, Michael — Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs
- Study coordinator: Thompson, Michael
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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.