Improving food safety inspections in New Mexico
Official title: New Mexico MFRPS Implementation
Funded at New Mexico State Department/ Environment · NIH-10932270 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make food safety inspections better in New Mexico by creating a team that can quickly respond to any food safety issues, helping local food manufacturers follow safety rules so that everyone can enjoy safer food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Mexico State Department/ Environment NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Fe, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $150,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008099-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932270 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include local food manufacturers and consumers of food products produced in New Mexico.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the food manufacturing industry or do not consume food products from New Mexico may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the quality and consistency of food safety inspections in New Mexico's food manufacturing industry. It aims to establish a well-coordinated Rapid Response Team to quickly address public health events related to food safety. The research involves collaboration with local food manufacturers and the New Mexico Environment Department to ensure compliance with food safety standards. By providing necessary resources and support, the project seeks to improve the overall safety of food products for consumers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products and improved public health outcomes for consumers in New Mexico and beyond.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety standards and public health responses, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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New Mexico State Department/ Environment
Santa Fe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gerhardt, Johnathan — New Mexico State Department/ Environment
- Study coordinator: Gerhardt, Johnathan
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.