Rhode Island Food Safety Emergency Response
Rhode Island Human Food Rapid Response Teams
This project helps Rhode Island quickly respond to food safety emergencies to protect people from contaminated food.
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 ID | NIH-11166392 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This grant supports Rhode Island's team that quickly responds to food safety emergencies, working with labs, health experts, and emergency services. Their goal is to investigate foodborne illnesses, find the source of contaminated food, and remove it from stores. They also aim to understand how to prevent future outbreaks and improve the state's ability to handle food safety incidents. This effort helps keep our food supply safe and protects public health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This work benefits all residents of Rhode Island by ensuring a safer food supply, especially those who might be affected by foodborne illnesses.
Not a fit: This grant focuses on public health infrastructure and emergency response, so individual patients will not directly participate or receive individual medical treatment from this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work will lead to faster detection and removal of unsafe food, preventing widespread illness and protecting community health.
How similar studies have performed: Rapid response teams for food safety are a well-established and successful approach used across the country to protect public health.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- 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 below.