Monitoring bacteria in retail meat and seafood for public health
Official title: NMDOH Scientific Laboratory Division Retail Meat Surveillance Program
Funded at New Mexico State Department of Health · NIH-10897742 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is checking meat and seafood for harmful bacteria to help keep you and your family safe from foodborne illnesses, using information from people, animals, and the environment to improve food safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Mexico State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Fe, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $176,924 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD007451-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10897742 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals who consume retail meat and seafood products, particularly those at higher risk for foodborne illnesses, would benefit from this research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume meat or seafood or those who are not affected by foodborne illnesses may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the surveillance of retail meat and seafood to monitor bacterial contamination that can affect public health. The New Mexico Department of Health conducts testing on various meat samples, including chicken, turkey, beef, and pork, as well as seafood, to identify harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and Vibrio species. The study employs a One Health approach, integrating data from human, animal, and environmental health to better understand the risks associated with foodborne pathogens. By expanding testing to include environmental samples, the research aims to enhance food safety and public health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced incidence of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success in monitoring foodborne pathogens using similar surveillance approaches, indicating the potential effectiveness of this research.
Where this research is happening
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New Mexico State Department of Health
Santa Fe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aragon, Adam — New Mexico State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Aragon, Adam
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.