Monitoring antimicrobial resistance in food samples in Georgia
Official title: Ga. Dept. of Agriculture - NARMS
Funded at Georgia State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10901887 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about checking food samples in Georgia to make sure they’re safe to eat by looking for harmful germs and chemicals, helping keep everyone healthy and safe when they shop for food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $196,220 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD007452-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10901887 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include consumers of food products sold in Georgia, particularly those concerned about food safety and antimicrobial resistance.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food products from Georgia or are not concerned about food safety may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the collection and analysis of food samples to monitor antimicrobial resistance in Georgia. Inspectors from the Georgia Department of Agriculture will collect samples from food retail establishments and send them to accredited laboratories for testing. The goal is to identify and analyze chemical and microbiological contaminants in food, which can help ensure food safety and public health. By improving the state's regulatory and testing capabilities, this project aims to enhance food safety standards across Georgia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced risk of antimicrobial resistance in the food supply.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research efforts have shown success in monitoring food safety and antimicrobial resistance, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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Georgia State Department of Agriculture
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crabtree, Carrie — Georgia State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Crabtree, Carrie
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.