Improving food safety testing in Washington State
Official title: Enhancing the Capacity and Capability of Washington State Human and Animal Food Testing Laboratory in Support of an Integrated Food Safety System
Funded at Wa State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10878812 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the Washington State Department of Agriculture's lab get better at testing food for safety, so you can feel confident that the food you eat is safe for you and your family.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wa State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Olympia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $384,282 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007086-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878812 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 laboratory, particularly those concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food products tested by this laboratory may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the Washington State Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Consumer Services Laboratory, which is responsible for testing human and animal food products. The laboratory aims to improve its testing processes through advanced methodologies, including microbiological testing and whole genome sequencing. By collaborating with federal partners, the laboratory will ensure high-quality testing standards and develop new methods for food safety. This initiative will help ensure that food products are safe for consumption.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products for consumers and improved public health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety testing have shown success in improving public health outcomes and ensuring food safety standards.
Where this research is happening
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Wa State Department of Agriculture
Olympia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Yong — Wa State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Liu, Yong
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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.