Maintaining Rhode Island's food safety program
Official title: Rhode Island's Maintenance of its State Manufactured Food Regulatory Program
Funded at Rhode Island State Dept of Health · NIH-10932316 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat in Rhode Island is safe by working with the FDA and other states to find better ways to prevent foodborne illnesses and respond quickly if there's a problem, while also keeping the food industry in the loop through meetings and outreach.
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 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $165,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008113-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932316 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include residents of Rhode Island who consume manufactured food products.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured food or reside outside of Rhode Island may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on sustaining a risk-based regulatory program for manufactured food in Rhode Island. It aims to conform to national standards to reduce foodborne illnesses by identifying prevention practices and minimizing response times to contamination events. The program involves collaboration with the FDA and other states to enhance food safety measures and share best practices. Through outreach and annual meetings, the initiative seeks to engage with the food industry to ensure compliance and safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses in the community.
How similar studies have gone: Similar regulatory programs in other states have shown success in reducing foodborne illnesses, indicating that this approach is effective.
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
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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.