Improving food safety standards in North Carolina
Maintain conformance with current Manufactured Food Regulatory Programs Standards (MFRPS) and support a successful North Carolina Food Protection Task Force
This study is all about making sure the food you eat is safe by bringing together different agencies to share tips and resources, which will help reduce the chances of getting sick from food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nc State Dept of Agri and Consumer Serv NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Raleigh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932329 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing food safety by ensuring compliance with the Manufactured Food Regulatory Programs Standards (MFRPS). It aims to create a collaborative framework among federal, state, local, and tribal agencies to share best practices and resources. The initiative will also support the North Carolina Food Protection Task Force, which works to protect public health by reducing foodborne illnesses through effective communication and emergency planning. Patients can benefit from improved food safety measures that reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of North Carolina who consume manufactured food products.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume manufactured food or who live outside of North Carolina may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in foodborne illnesses, enhancing public health safety.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in improving food safety standards and reducing foodborne illnesses in other regions.
Where this research is happening
Raleigh, United States
- Nc State Dept of Agri and Consumer Serv — Raleigh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gaines, Daniel — Nc State Dept of Agri and Consumer Serv
- Study coordinator: Gaines, Daniel
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.