Improving food safety to reduce foodborne illnesses
Official title: Innovative Approaches That Collaboratively Advance Retail Food Safety Initiatives to Reduce the Occurrence of Foodborne Illness
Funded at National Environmental Health Assn · NIH-10907638 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you buy is safe to eat by working with different groups to improve how food safety is managed in stores, so you can enjoy your meals without worrying about getting sick.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Environmental Health Assn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $500,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U18FD007737-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907638 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers who frequently purchase food from retail establishments and are concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food from retail sources or who are not affected by foodborne illnesses may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing food safety practices across retail environments to minimize the risk of foodborne illnesses. It involves collaboration among various stakeholders, including regulators and food safety organizations, to develop strategies for better food safety management. The project aims to improve food safety culture, increase compliance with food safety standards, and enhance communication about food safety initiatives. By implementing these strategies, the research seeks to create a safer food environment for consumers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses, leading to improved public health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at improving food safety practices have shown success in reducing foodborne illnesses, indicating that this collaborative approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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National Environmental Health Assn
Denver, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dyjack, David T — National Environmental Health Assn
- Study coordinator: Dyjack, David T
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.