Building a Rapid Response Team for food safety in Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Health's Rapid Response Team Building Project
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 ID | NIH-10916522 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Arkansas who consume food products regulated by the state’s food safety programs.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Arkansas or who are not affected by food safety issues may not receive any benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Little Rock, United States
- 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 below.