Improving food safety programs in Arkansas.
Arkansas Department of Health's Wholesale/Manufactured Foods Maintenance for State Manufactured Food Programs and Special Project
This study is working to make food safety inspections in Arkansas even better, so everyone can feel confident that the food they eat is safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arkansas State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932340 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the Arkansas Department of Health's Wholesale/Manufactured Foods Program, which has been operational since 2013. It aims to maintain and develop food safety inspection programs to ensure compliance with national standards. The program will support electronic inspections and facilitate participation in national food safety data exchanges, ultimately improving food safety for all Arkansans. By strengthening these systems, the project seeks to prepare for and respond to food safety incidents effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Arkansas who consume manufactured foods.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Arkansas or those who do not consume manufactured foods may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced risks of foodborne illnesses for patients and consumers in Arkansas.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in enhancing food safety and compliance with national standards.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Arkansas State Department of Health — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fruechting, Phillip — Arkansas State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Fruechting, Phillip
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.