Maintaining rapid response teams for food safety in Rhode Island
Official title: Rhode Island Human Food Rapid Response Teams
Funded at Rhode Island State Dept of Health · NIH-10917284 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about how Rhode Island's Rapid Response Teams work to quickly find and fix food safety issues, helping to keep everyone safe from foodborne illnesses by investigating outbreaks and removing contaminated food from stores.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island State Dept of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $150,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007985-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917284 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals who consume food products in Rhode Island and are concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Rhode Island or do not consume food products regulated by the state may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the operations of the Rhode Island Rapid Response Teams (RI RRT), which are dedicated to addressing foodborne illness outbreaks and ensuring food safety. The teams will conduct investigations, tracebacks, environmental assessments, and laboratory analyses to quickly identify and remove contaminated food from the market. By coordinating with various partners, the RI RRT aims to strengthen the overall food safety system and improve emergency response efforts. This initiative will also involve training and enhancing regulatory programs to better protect public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance food safety and reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses in the community.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety and response times during foodborne illness outbreaks.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island State Dept of Health
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Viveiros, Brendalee — Rhode Island State Dept of Health
- Study coordinator: Viveiros, Brendalee
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.