Improving Minnesota's food safety response team
Official title: Expanding Minnesota's Rapid Response Team through Outreach, Engagement, and Enhancements
Funded at Minnesota State Dept of Agriculture · NIH-10916517 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Minnesota's Rapid Response Team get better at handling food safety issues, so they can keep our food safe and protect everyone's health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minnesota State Dept of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Paul, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008060-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916517 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Minnesota who consume food products regulated by the Department of Agriculture.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Minnesota or do not consume food products affected by the RRT's activities may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of Minnesota's Rapid Response Team (RRT) to effectively manage food safety incidents. The team collaborates with various federal, state, and local agencies to respond to outbreaks and contamination events that could impact food safety. By conducting annual exercises and reviews, the RRT aims to improve its response strategies and ensure the safety of the food supply for Minnesotans. This initiative is crucial for maintaining public health and environmental integrity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety and integrity of the food supply in Minnesota, protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety response and management, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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Minnesota State Dept of Agriculture
Saint Paul, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Opsahl, Dan — Minnesota State Dept of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Opsahl, Dan
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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.