Improving food safety through enhanced testing of animal food products
Official title: LDAF/ LSU AgCenter Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory Enhancement of Capabilities to Support an Integrated Food Safety System Through Testing Activities in Areas of Microbiology & Chemistry
Funded at Louisiana Dept of Agriculture/forestry · NIH-10877747 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food we give to animals is safe by testing it for harmful germs and chemicals, helping to keep everyone healthy and prevent foodborne illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana Dept of Agriculture/forestry NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $106,243 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007088-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10877747 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of animal food products, particularly those in Louisiana.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume animal food products may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory to test animal food products for harmful microbiological and chemical constituents. By increasing the laboratory's resources and sample throughput capacity, the project aims to support the FDA's integrated food safety system. The laboratory will analyze food samples collected across Louisiana, ensuring that they meet safety standards to prevent foodborne illnesses. This initiative is crucial for maintaining public health and safety in food consumption.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses linked to animal food products.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research efforts have shown success in enhancing food safety systems through improved testing methodologies, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana Dept of Agriculture/forestry
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Curole, Deepika — Louisiana Dept of Agriculture/forestry
- Study coordinator: Curole, Deepika
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.