Maintaining California's food safety response team
Official title: California Rapid Response Team 2023-2026 (CalFERT) - maintenance
Funded at California Department of Public Health · NIH-10916505 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food we eat in California is safe by improving the teamwork between different agencies that inspect and respond to food emergencies, so everyone can feel confident about what’s on their plates.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California Department of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sacramento, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $298,889 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008063-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916505 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals who consume food products regulated by California's food safety programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume food products or are not affected by food safety regulations may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on maintaining and enhancing California's Food Emergency Response Team (CalFERT) to ensure the safety of the food supply. It involves collaboration among various agencies to uphold high standards in food safety through effective inspection, enforcement, and emergency response programs. The project aims to sustain the infrastructure and capabilities necessary for rapid response to food and feed emergencies, ensuring that the state's food safety measures are robust and effective.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve food safety and public health by ensuring rapid and effective responses to food emergencies.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety and emergency response have shown success in enhancing public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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California Department of Public Health
Sacramento, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bond, Christian — California Department of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Bond, Christian
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.