Improving food safety response in Wisconsin
Official title: Maintenance of Human and Animal Food Rapid Response Team - Wisconsin
Funded at Wisconsin Dept/agri/trade/consum/ Prot · NIH-11062056 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat in Wisconsin is safe by improving a team that quickly responds to food emergencies, working together with different agencies to keep everyone healthy and protected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wisconsin Dept/agri/trade/consum/ Prot NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U01FD008289-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11062056 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Wisconsin who consume food products regulated by the state's food safety programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Wisconsin or who do not consume food products affected by the state's food safety regulations may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance Wisconsin's food safety regulatory programs by maintaining and improving the Rapid Response Team (RRT) established by the FDA. The RRT will work to detect, respond to, and mitigate food-related emergencies through a coordinated approach involving federal, state, and local agencies. By utilizing the Incident Command System, the program will strengthen partnerships and improve the overall food safety system in the state. This initiative builds on previous efforts to establish a robust framework for food safety response.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the state's ability to manage food safety emergencies, thereby protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety responses, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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Wisconsin Dept/agri/trade/consum/ Prot
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sprecker, Troy S — Wisconsin Dept/agri/trade/consum/ Prot
- Study coordinator: Sprecker, Troy 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.