Tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Ohio retail meat and seafood
NARMS retail food surveillance in Ohio
['FUNDING_U01'] · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11391475
This project tracks antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in meat and seafood sold in Ohio to help protect people who buy and eat those products.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11391475 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project collects samples of fresh retail meat and seafood from stores across Ohio and tests them for bacteria that resist common antibiotics. The team will run laboratory tests to identify resistant strains and their genetic signatures, and share results with the national NARMS surveillance network. They will also support local outbreak response by helping investigate suspected foodborne illness events and tracing sources. Field research will study how resistant bacteria move from farm animals into retail products to guide prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is most relevant to Ohio residents who buy or eat retail meat and seafood and to people who may be contacted during local foodborne illness investigations.
Not a fit: People who do not consume meat or seafood or who live well outside Ohio are unlikely to directly benefit from this Ohio-focused surveillance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lower your risk of getting an antibiotic-resistant foodborne infection by improving detection and guiding faster public health responses.
How similar studies have performed: The NARMS program and other foodborne surveillance efforts have previously identified resistant outbreaks and informed public health actions, so this builds on an established approach.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY — Columbus, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WITTUM, THOMAS E — OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: WITTUM, THOMAS E
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.