U.S. FDA, HHS, GSA break ground on $228M food lab at the Denver Federal Center

The U.S. FDA, HHS, and GSA broke ground on a $228 million food lab at the Denver Federal Center to enhance research capabilities for managing foodborne illness outbreaks and ensuring safety. The facility will be the FDA's only Biosafety Level 3 lab west of the Mississippi River, replacing outdated infrastructure and expected to open by 2029.