Creating teams to quickly respond to food safety emergencies
Development and Maintenance of Human and Animal Food Rapid Response Teams
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MISSOURI STATE DEPT/ HEALTH & SENIOR SRV · NIH-10916537
This study is all about creating quick-response teams in Missouri that work together to tackle food safety emergencies, helping to keep our food safe and healthy for everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MISSOURI STATE DEPT/ HEALTH & SENIOR SRV (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (JEFFERSON CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10916537 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project focuses on developing and maintaining rapid response teams that can act swiftly during food safety emergencies. The Missouri Rapid Response Team (MRRT) collaborates with various agencies, including the FDA and local health departments, to ensure a coordinated approach to food safety. By leveraging expertise from multiple disciplines, the team aims to detect and address food contamination issues more effectively. The initiative also emphasizes training and educational outreach to enhance local public health capabilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals and families who consume food products that may be affected by safety emergencies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume food products or who are not located in areas served by the rapid response teams may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety of the food supply, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in improving food safety responses, indicating that this approach has the potential for effective implementation.
Where this research is happening
JEFFERSON CITY, UNITED STATES
- MISSOURI STATE DEPT/ HEALTH & SENIOR SRV — JEFFERSON CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HUESTE, ERIC — MISSOURI STATE DEPT/ HEALTH & SENIOR SRV
- Study coordinator: HUESTE, ERIC
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.