Improving food safety response in Maryland
Official title: Maintenance and Continuation of the State of Maryland Rapid Response Team
Funded at Maryland State Department of Health · NIH-10916541 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Maryland's food safety team work better together to handle food safety emergencies, which means safer food for everyone, including you!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Maryland State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $224,575 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008056-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916541 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals who consume food products regulated by the Maryland Department of Health and are concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food products or are not located in Maryland may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the State of Maryland Rapid Response Team (SMaRRT) to effectively address food safety emergencies. It aims to integrate operations and partnerships within the Maryland Department of Health to create a more robust food safety system. The project will involve collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the incorporation of additional food regulatory personnel to improve emergency preparedness and response to food safety issues. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved food safety measures that protect public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more effective food safety response system, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses for the public.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety response have shown success in other states, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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Maryland State Department of Health
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mitchell, Clifford S — Maryland State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Mitchell, Clifford S
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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.