Building a Rapid Response Team for food safety in Arkansas
Official title: Arkansas Department of Health's Rapid Response Team Building Project
Funded at Arkansas State Department of Health · NIH-10916522 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special team to quickly handle food safety issues in Arkansas, making sure that everyone stays healthy and safe from any food-related problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arkansas State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $108,010 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008045-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916522 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Arkansas who consume food products regulated by the state’s food safety programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Arkansas or who are not affected by food safety issues may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to establish a Rapid Response Team (RRT) within the Arkansas Department of Health to enhance food safety and respond effectively to food hazard incidents. The initiative will build on the existing Wholesale/Manufactured Foods Program and foster collaboration with state and federal partners to ensure a coordinated response to potential food safety threats. By developing this team, the project seeks to improve the health and well-being of Arkansans through proactive measures and preparedness for unexpected food incidents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance food safety protocols, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses for patients and the general public.
How similar studies have gone: While the establishment of Rapid Response Teams is a common practice in public health, this specific initiative in Arkansas is a novel approach tailored to the state's unique food safety challenges.
Where this research is happening
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Arkansas State Department of Health
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fruechting, Phillip — Arkansas State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Fruechting, Phillip
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.