Creating teams to respond quickly to food safety emergencies
Official title: Development and Maintenance of Human and Animal Food Rapid Response Teams (U2F) Massachusetts FPP
Funded at Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health · NIH-10916528 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that teams in Massachusetts can quickly respond to food safety emergencies, like outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, by working together with different agencies to keep both people and animals safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $225,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008058-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916528 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals and communities affected by foodborne illnesses or those involved in food production and safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in food production or who do not consume food products are unlikely to benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on maintaining and enhancing rapid response teams that address emergencies related to human and animal food safety in Massachusetts. The teams will coordinate efforts among federal, state, and local agencies to effectively manage foodborne illness outbreaks and other food safety incidents. They will utilize a structured approach that includes laboratory testing, epidemiological investigations, and public communication to ensure a swift response to food emergencies. The initiative aims to uphold high regulatory standards and best practices in food safety across the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses and improve public health safety.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in improving food safety responses and reducing foodborne illnesses in other regions.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moore, Michael J — Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health
- Study coordinator: Moore, Michael J
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.