Improving food safety testing in North Carolina
Official title: Enhancing Human and Animal Food Testing in North Carolina in Support of an Integrated Food Safety System
Funded at Nc State Dept of Agri and Consumer Serv · NIH-10878794 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make our food and animal feed safer by improving testing methods and teaming up with other organizations to spot and track risks, so we can all enjoy healthier meals and protect our well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nc State Dept of Agri and Consumer Serv NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Raleigh, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $338,176 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007091-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878794 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of food and animal feed products in North Carolina.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food or animal feed products or who reside outside of North Carolina may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the safety of food and animal feed by increasing testing activities and developing new analytical capabilities. The Food & Drug Protection Division (FDPD) will collaborate with state and federal partners to identify and monitor risks associated with specific food and feed commodities. By implementing advanced testing methods, including whole genome sequencing, the project seeks to ensure that food safety data is accurate and actionable, ultimately protecting public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food and feed products, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives have shown success in enhancing food safety through improved testing and surveillance methods.
Where this research is happening
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Nc State Dept of Agri and Consumer Serv
Raleigh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Converse, Reagan — Nc State Dept of Agri and Consumer Serv
- Study coordinator: Converse, Reagan
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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.