Improving food safety standards and education in Kansas.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture's Flexible Funding Model Cooperative Agreement for MFRPS Maintenance, FPTF, and Special Project.
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 ID | NIH-10932264 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include food industry stakeholders and consumers in Kansas who are concerned about food safety.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the food industry or do not reside in Kansas may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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 performed: 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
Manhattan, United States
- 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 below.