Improving Kentucky's response to foodborne outbreaks
Official title: Kentucky's Application for RRT
Funded at Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services · NIH-10916508 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make Kentucky's Rapid Response Teams even better at quickly finding and handling foodborne illness outbreaks, so everyone can stay safe and healthy when it comes to food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frankfort, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $195,143 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008043-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916508 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals in Kentucky who may be affected by foodborne illnesses or outbreaks.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who live outside of Kentucky or those not at risk for foodborne illnesses may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing Kentucky's Rapid Response Teams (RRT) that are designed to quickly detect and respond to foodborne outbreaks and related emergencies. The project aims to maintain and improve the existing RRT structure by developing a new food complaint system to identify previously undetected outbreaks. The team operates under a multi-agency framework, utilizing established incident management principles to ensure a coordinated response to food safety issues. By strengthening these efforts, the project seeks to protect public health more effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to quicker identification and response to foodborne illnesses, ultimately reducing the incidence of outbreaks and protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety responses, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services
Frankfort, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bell, William D — Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services
- Study coordinator: Bell, William D
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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.