Improving food safety standards and education in Kansas.
Official title: The Kansas Department of Agriculture's Flexible Funding Model Cooperative Agreement for MFRPS Maintenance, FPTF, and Special Project.
Funded at Kansas State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10932264 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making the food you eat safer in Kansas by helping food businesses understand new rules and improving how we handle food safety problems, so everyone can enjoy their meals with peace of mind.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kansas State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manhattan, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $240,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008090-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932264 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include food industry stakeholders and consumers in Kansas who are concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the food industry or do not reside in Kansas may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing food safety in Kansas by maintaining and improving the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS). The Kansas Department of Agriculture aims to educate food industry stakeholders about new laws and regulations, while also improving sampling and response capabilities for food safety issues. The project involves collaboration with a diverse group of regulatory and industry stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive approach to food safety. By implementing a strategic improvement plan, the program seeks to drive significant advancements in food safety practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products and improved public health in Kansas and beyond.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach builds on existing food safety standards, it aims to enhance and innovate within a well-established framework rather than being entirely novel.
Where this research is happening
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Kansas State Department of Agriculture
Manhattan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grisamore, Amber a — Kansas State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Grisamore, Amber a
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.