Monitoring antibiotic resistance in retail food in northern California.
National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) retail food surveillance in selected urban areas of northern California.
This study is looking at how much antibiotic-resistant bacteria, like Salmonella and Campylobacter, are in raw meat, poultry, and seafood sold in stores in San Francisco and San Jose, so we can better understand food safety and protect your health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Public Health Foundation Enterprises NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (City of Industry, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10899550 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in raw meat, poultry, and seafood sold in retail markets in urban areas of northern California, specifically San Francisco and San Jose. By purchasing and testing these food products, the study aims to identify the presence of harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, and assess their resistance to antibiotics. The findings will help inform public health efforts and improve food safety by understanding how veterinary antibiotic use impacts human health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who consume raw or undercooked meat, poultry, or seafood from retail markets in the targeted urban areas.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume these food products or who live outside the study areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced incidence of foodborne illnesses caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in monitoring antibiotic resistance in food products, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
City of Industry, United States
- Public Health Foundation Enterprises — City of Industry, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trammell, Stephanie — Public Health Foundation Enterprises
- Study coordinator: Trammell, Stephanie
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 below.