Improving food safety and outbreak response in New York City restaurants
Official title: Advancing Foodborne Illness Prevention and Outbreak Response in the New York City Retail Food Service Environment
Funded at Fund for Public Health in New York, INC. · NIH-10891336 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat in New York City is safe by using smart tools to track and understand what causes foodborne illnesses, so we can improve health practices and laws that help keep you and your family healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fund for Public Health in New York, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2020 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $192,587 |
| NIH project number | 5U01EH001360-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10891336 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who frequent restaurants and food service establishments in New York City.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not eat out or consume food from retail establishments in New York City may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the prevention of foodborne illnesses and improving responses to outbreaks in New York City's retail food service environment. The project involves developing advanced data analytics and informatics tools to better measure and monitor risk factors identified during health inspections and outbreak investigations. By collecting and analyzing data on environmental factors contributing to foodborne illnesses, the research aims to inform public health practices and policies. Additionally, it evaluates the impact of local laws, such as mandatory sick leave and restaurant grading systems, on reducing foodborne illness risks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses in New York City, leading to better health outcomes for residents and visitors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving food safety through similar data-driven approaches, indicating a promising potential for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Fund for Public Health in New York, INC.
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mckelvey, Wendy — Fund for Public Health in New York, INC.
- Study coordinator: Mckelvey, Wendy
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.