Improving surveillance of antibiotic resistance in retail meats
Official title: FDA NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimans
Funded at Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv · NIH-10901878 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about keeping our food safe by checking retail meats for harmful bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter, so we can better protect everyone from foodborne illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jefferson City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $170,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD007224-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10901878 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who consume retail meat products and are concerned about foodborne illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume meat or are not at risk for foodborne illnesses may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the monitoring of antibiotic resistance in retail meat products by collecting and testing samples for harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter. The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory will conduct monthly sampling of retail meats in the mid-Missouri area, utilizing advanced techniques like Whole Genome Sequencing to analyze the bacteria present. The data collected will be shared with public health agencies to help identify and respond to foodborne disease outbreaks more effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better detection and prevention of foodborne illnesses caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria in retail meats.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in monitoring antibiotic resistance in food products, indicating that this approach is effective and valuable.
Where this research is happening
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Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
Jefferson City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Luebbering, Leon — Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
- Study coordinator: Luebbering, Leon
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.