Improving food and feed safety response in Michigan
Official title: Rapid Response Team (RRT) Maintenance TrackMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
Funded at Michigan State Dept of Agriculture · NIH-10916507 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Michigan's food safety teams work better together to quickly handle any food safety problems, making sure that unsafe food is found and taken off the shelves fast, so everyone can feel safe about what they eat.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State Dept of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008062-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916507 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of food and feed products in Michigan, particularly those concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include individuals outside of Michigan or those not consuming food products regulated by the Michigan Department of Agriculture.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's ability to respond to food and feed safety issues. It aims to strengthen collaboration among various stakeholders, including health departments and the FDA, to ensure a rapid and effective response to food safety emergencies. The project will utilize principles from the Incident Command System to improve regulatory inspections and sampling processes, ensuring unsafe food is quickly identified and removed from the market. Additionally, it will emphasize training, communication, and data sharing to continuously improve food safety practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food and feed products for consumers in Michigan.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety response have shown success in improving public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Michigan State Dept of Agriculture
Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Deacon, Bradley Nielsen — Michigan State Dept of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Deacon, Bradley Nielsen
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.