Improving food safety culture in retail food establishments
EH20-001 SNHD Food Safety Culture
This study is looking at how restaurants and food shops can improve their food safety practices to help prevent illnesses from contaminated food, and it involves talking to the people who work there to find out what works well and what challenges they face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Southern Nevada Health District NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Las Vegas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891335 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the culture of food safety within retail food establishments to identify factors that contribute to foodborne illness outbreaks. By conducting focus groups and surveys with food handlers and management, the study aims to gather insights on positive food safety practices and the barriers to implementing them. The findings will be used to develop resources and strategies to enhance food safety culture, ultimately aiming to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses in the community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who frequent retail food establishments and are concerned about food safety.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume food from retail establishments or those who primarily prepare food at home may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety practices in retail establishments, reducing the incidence of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that improving food safety culture can significantly reduce foodborne illness outbreaks, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Las Vegas, United States
- Southern Nevada Health District — Las Vegas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Diprete, Lauren — Southern Nevada Health District
- Study coordinator: Diprete, Lauren
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.