Improving food safety systems in Florida.
Official title: MFRPS Maintenance - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services/FDACS
Funded at Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs · NIH-10932277 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat in Florida is safe by improving how the state checks and trains food businesses, shares important information, and works with other programs to keep everyone healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $231,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008078-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932277 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers and food industry stakeholders in Florida who prioritize food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include individuals outside of Florida or those not involved in the food supply chain.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the food safety systems managed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It aims to build upon existing frameworks established since 2008 to ensure compliance with national standards for food safety. The approach includes upgrading inspection and training systems, improving electronic data exchange, and fostering collaboration with other state programs. By doing so, the project seeks to create innovative solutions that strengthen the overall food safety system in Florida.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a safer food supply for consumers in Florida.
How similar studies have gone: While this project builds on established systems, similar initiatives in other states have shown success in enhancing food safety protocols.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brewer, Paulina Lee — Florida State Dept of Agric/consum Srvcs
- Study coordinator: Brewer, Paulina Lee
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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.