Improving food safety and illness reporting in Harris County
EH20-001 - Strengthening Foodborne Illness Surveillance and Response Capabilities in Harris County Using an Innovative System-Based Approach
This study is all about making it easier for people in Harris County, Texas, to report foodborne illnesses and helping the community stay safe by improving how we handle these reports and educate everyone about food safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harris County NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891331 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing foodborne illness surveillance and response capabilities in Harris County, Texas. It aims to identify barriers to reporting foodborne illnesses and implement a media campaign to encourage better reporting from the public. The project will also develop new procedures for handling foodborne illness complaints and outbreak investigations, emphasizing education on risk factors in food establishments. By addressing these interconnected areas, the research seeks to create a more effective food safety program that benefits the community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include residents of Harris County who may experience foodborne illnesses or are concerned about food safety.
Not a fit: Patients living outside of Harris County or those who do not consume food from local establishments may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in foodborne illnesses and improved public health outcomes in the community.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches in other regions have shown promise in improving food safety and reducing foodborne illnesses, indicating that this method could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Harris County — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Monroy, Joann — Harris County
- Study coordinator: Monroy, Joann
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.