Improving Georgia's response to food and feed emergencies
Official title: Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Maintenance of Georgia's Human and Animal Food Rapid Response Team (RRT)
Funded at Georgia State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10916510 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Georgia get better at handling food safety emergencies by bringing together different groups to create clear plans and practices, so everyone can work together quickly and effectively if there's ever a food safety issue.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $225,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008059-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916510 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Georgia who consume food products and are concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who live outside of Georgia or those who do not consume food products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing Georgia's ability to respond to food and feed emergencies through a coordinated effort involving multiple agencies. The Georgia Food and Feed Rapid Response Team (GA RRT) will work to investigate and mitigate food safety issues by developing best practices and standard operating procedures. By collaborating with federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders, the team aims to strengthen the state's emergency response capabilities and ensure a swift and effective reaction to potential food safety threats.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve food safety and emergency response, protecting public health in Georgia.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety responses, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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Georgia State Department of Agriculture
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nielsen, Craig — Georgia State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Nielsen, Craig
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.