Improving food safety and regulation in Kentucky.
Official title: Kentucky's Application for MFRPS, Dietary Supplements, Food Protection Task Force, and Special Projects
Funded at Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services · NIH-10932361 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make sure the food you eat in Kentucky is safe by improving the rules and systems that check food safety, including dietary supplements, and making it easier to share important inspection information to help prevent foodborne illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frankfort, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $212,489 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008077-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932361 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of manufactured foods and dietary supplements in Kentucky.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured foods or dietary supplements may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the infrastructure and regulatory framework for manufactured food safety in Kentucky. It aims to ensure compliance with national standards while expanding the regulatory oversight to include dietary supplements. The initiative will also work on improving data access and sharing related to food inspections, which is crucial for preventing foodborne illnesses. By strengthening the state's food protection task force, the project seeks to create a more integrated food safety system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in foodborne illnesses and improved safety of dietary supplements for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety and regulatory compliance, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services
Frankfort, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bell, William D — Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services
- Study coordinator: Bell, William D
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.