Maintaining Connecticut's Rapid Response Team for food safety
Connecticut DCP RRT Maintenance
This study is all about making sure that Connecticut's team, which quickly responds to food safety issues for both people and animals, works even better together, so they can handle any food emergencies more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | CT State Dept of Consumer Protection NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hartford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916539 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the ongoing maintenance and coordination of Connecticut's Rapid Response Team (RRT), which addresses food safety incidents involving both human and animal food. The RRT operates as a collaborative effort among various state agencies, including public health and agriculture, to ensure a swift and effective response to food-related emergencies. By enhancing interagency communication and resource sharing, the project aims to improve the state's ability to manage food safety threats efficiently.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals who consume food products in Connecticut, particularly those who may be at risk for foodborne illnesses.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Connecticut or do not consume food products regulated by the state may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance food safety protocols, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is collaborative and builds on existing frameworks, similar interagency food safety initiatives have shown success in other states, indicating potential for effective outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Hartford, United States
- CT State Dept of Consumer Protection — Hartford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greene, Frank E — CT State Dept of Consumer Protection
- Study coordinator: Greene, Frank E
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.