Improving food safety testing in Tennessee.
Official title: Enhance the Capacity and Capabilities of Tennessee's Human and Animal Food Testing Laboratories in Support of an Integrated Food Safety System
Funded at Tn State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10880284 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make food testing labs in Tennessee better at finding harmful germs and chemicals in food, so everyone can enjoy safer meals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tn State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $495,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007098-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880284 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals concerned about food safety and those at higher risk for foodborne illnesses, such as young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not concerned about food safety or who do not consume food products tested by these laboratories may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the capabilities of food testing laboratories in Tennessee to ensure safer food for consumers. The research involves supporting various internal projects that focus on microbiology and chemistry, which are critical for identifying contaminants in food products. By strengthening these laboratories, the initiative seeks to create a more integrated food safety system that can better protect public health. Patients and consumers can benefit from improved food safety measures resulting from this enhanced testing capacity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products and reduced risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach to enhancing food safety testing is important, similar initiatives have shown success in other states, indicating a potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Tn State Department of Agriculture
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Travis, Adam Ryan — Tn State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Travis, Adam Ryan
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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.