Testing food safety in human and animal products
Official title: Lab Food Safety Testing Program
Funded at Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health · NIH-10878781 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food we eat is safe and of good quality, and it's for everyone who wants to feel confident about their food, as the lab will be testing both human and animal food products over the next five years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $138,947 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007121-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878781 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of food products, particularly those concerned about food safety and quality.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in food consumption or those with no concerns about food safety may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory is enhancing its capabilities to test food products for safety and quality. This research focuses on maintaining rigorous testing standards across microbiology, chemistry, and radiochemistry disciplines. The laboratory will conduct surveillance testing on both human and animal food products, ensuring that all results meet high-quality standards. Over the next five years, the lab will implement new protocols and maintain a comprehensive sampling plan to ensure food safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve food safety and public health by ensuring that food products are free from harmful contaminants.
How similar studies have gone: Other research in food safety testing has shown success in enhancing public health outcomes through improved testing protocols and standards.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fortes, Esther — Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health
- Study coordinator: Fortes, Esther
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.