Improving food safety to prevent illnesses from contaminated food
Official title: Preventing foodborne illnesses by improving integrated food safety system
Funded at South Dakota State University · NIH-10898590 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make our food safer by finding and fixing problems in how food is handled, so everyone can enjoy healthier meals and have fewer chances of getting sick from food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | South Dakota State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Brookings, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $180,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U19FD007117-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898590 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals who are at higher risk for foodborne illnesses, such as young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for foodborne illnesses or who do not consume food products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the integrated food safety system to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. It aims to identify weaknesses in current food safety practices and develop strategies to strengthen them. By collaborating with various stakeholders in the food supply chain, the project seeks to implement effective interventions and monitoring systems. Patients can benefit from safer food products and reduced incidence of foodborne diseases as a result of these improvements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant decrease in foodborne illnesses, improving public health and safety.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in improving food safety systems, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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South Dakota State University
Brookings, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ruesch, Laura — South Dakota State University
- Study coordinator: Ruesch, Laura
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.