Keeping Michigan's Food and Animal Feed Safe
Rapid Response Team (RRT) Maintenance TrackMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
This project helps the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development quickly respond to issues with food and animal feed to protect public health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State Dept of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11145160 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) works to ensure the food and animal feed you consume are safe, from the farm all the way to your table. This project helps MDARD maintain and improve its ability to quickly handle any problems that come up, like food contamination. They work closely with federal agencies, local health departments, and other experts to find unsafe food or feed, remove it from stores, and understand how to prevent future issues. This ongoing effort strengthens the systems that keep our communities healthy and safe from foodborne illnesses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This program benefits all residents of Michigan by ensuring the safety of their food supply.
Not a fit: This program is designed to benefit the general public and does not exclude any specific patient groups from its protective measures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work will lead to safer food and animal feed, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses for everyone in Michigan.
How similar studies have performed: Rapid Response Teams are an established and successful approach used by states nationwide to enhance food safety and public health.
Where this research is happening
Lansing, United States
- Michigan State Dept of Agriculture — Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Deacon, Bradley Nielsen — Michigan State Dept of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Deacon, Bradley Nielsen
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 below.