Massachusetts Food Safety Rapid Response Teams
Development and Maintenance of Human and Animal Food Rapid Response Teams (U2F) Massachusetts FPP
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MASSACHUSETTS STATE DEPT OF PUB HEALTH · NIH-11144964
This grant helps Massachusetts maintain expert teams ready to quickly respond to emergencies involving human and animal food, like outbreaks of foodborne illness.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS STATE DEPT OF PUB HEALTH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11144964 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is working to keep its Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) in top shape, ensuring they follow the latest best practices for food safety. These teams are crucial for coordinating federal, state, and local efforts when food-related emergencies happen. They inspect food manufacturers across the state, conduct investigations into foodborne illnesses, and manage recalls to protect public health. This ongoing work helps reduce the risk of people getting sick from contaminated food.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This public health initiative benefits all residents of Massachusetts by working to ensure the safety of the food supply.
Not a fit: Patients not residing in Massachusetts or those unaffected by foodborne illness outbreaks may not directly experience the benefits of this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work will help prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure a swift, effective response when food safety emergencies occur, protecting the health of Massachusetts residents.
How similar studies have performed: This grant supports the maintenance of an existing program, building on established public health practices for food safety and emergency response.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS STATE DEPT OF PUB HEALTH — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MOORE, MICHAEL J — MASSACHUSETTS STATE DEPT OF PUB HEALTH
- Study coordinator: MOORE, MICHAEL J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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