Monitoring antibiotic resistance in retail meat in Louisiana
Official title: National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System using Retail Meat for Louisiana
Funded at Louisiana State Office of Public Health · NIH-10898639 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how common antibiotic-resistant germs are in meat and seafood sold in Louisiana, so we can help keep your food safe and support public health efforts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Office of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $135,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD007125-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898639 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who consume retail meat and seafood products in Louisiana.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume meat or seafood or who live outside of Louisiana may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the surveillance of antibiotic resistance in retail meat and seafood products in Louisiana. The project involves collecting and testing 48 samples of meat and seafood each month to identify trends in antimicrobial resistance. By improving data collection and analysis, the research aims to inform public health policies and enhance food safety. The program also seeks to coordinate with federal agencies to investigate outbreaks and improve laboratory techniques for better identification of resistant organisms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and public health by identifying and mitigating antibiotic resistance in retail meat.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research has shown success in enhancing food safety and public health through improved surveillance of antibiotic resistance.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Office of Public Health
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bunch, Amy — Louisiana State Office of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Bunch, Amy
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.