Monitoring food safety in Washington State
Washington State Food Safety Surveillance Project
This study is working to make our food safer by improving how we test for germs and chemicals in food, which will help keep you and your family healthy and reduce the chances of getting sick from food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tumwater, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898701 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing food safety through a series of collaborative initiatives by the Washington State Department of Health Public Health Laboratories. It aims to improve capabilities in areas such as food microbiology, chemical food defense, and advanced molecular detection. By leveraging established laboratory infrastructure and expertise, the project will conduct various surveillance activities to monitor food safety and protect public health. Patients may benefit from improved food safety measures that reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals living in Washington State who consume food products that may be affected by food safety issues would be ideal candidates to benefit from this research.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Washington State or those not consuming food products monitored by this project may not receive any benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food supplies and a reduction in foodborne illnesses for the public.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in food safety surveillance have shown success in improving public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
Tumwater, United States
- Washington State Department of Health — Tumwater, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Taylor, Bud — Washington State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Taylor, Bud
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.