A team to quickly respond to food and feed emergencies in Kansas.
Official title: The Kansas Department of Agriculture's Maintenance of Human and Animal Food Rapid Response Team
Funded at Kansas State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10916525 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about a team of experts working together to quickly handle food safety emergencies, like outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, to keep you and your family safe and ensure the food you eat is healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kansas State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manhattan, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $225,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008053-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916525 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals who consume food products in Kansas, particularly those at higher risk for foodborne illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food products or are not located in Kansas may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project involves the Kansas Department of Agriculture collaborating with health and environmental agencies to maintain a rapid response team for food and feed emergencies. The team consists of experts from various departments who work together to efficiently address foodborne outbreaks and ensure food safety. By coordinating their efforts, they aim to protect consumer health and improve the overall safety of the food supply. The project emphasizes long-term strategies for effective emergency response and prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance food safety and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety responses and reducing foodborne illness outbreaks.
Where this research is happening
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Kansas State Department of Agriculture
Manhattan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grisamore, Amber a — Kansas State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Grisamore, Amber a
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.