Improving food safety and regulatory standards in West Virginia.
Official title: West Virginia DHHR Manufactured Food Regulatory Program and Food Protection Task Force
Funded at West Virginia State Dept Hlth/human Rscs · NIH-10932351 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making the food you eat in West Virginia safer by training staff, improving how we check for food safety, and bringing everyone together to share ideas on how to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia State Dept Hlth/human Rscs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $165,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008080-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932351 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include residents of West Virginia who consume manufactured food products.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured foods or reside outside of West Virginia may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the safety and regulatory standards for manufactured food in West Virginia. It involves training staff, conducting compliance sampling, and developing electronic inspection reporting systems to better track and respond to foodborne illness outbreaks. Additionally, the initiative includes organizing meetings to foster collaboration among regulators, industry stakeholders, and the community to improve food safety practices and policies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced incidence of foodborne illnesses for consumers in West Virginia.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety and regulatory compliance, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia State Dept Hlth/human Rscs
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vallandingham, Judy E — West Virginia State Dept Hlth/human Rscs
- Study coordinator: Vallandingham, Judy E
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.