Idaho program to make fresh fruits and vegetables safer
Path C Idaho Implementation of a Produce Safety Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE · NIH-11143844
This project helps Idaho growers follow FDA produce-safety rules so the fruits and vegetables you buy are safer to eat.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOISE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11143844 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project will establish Idaho’s Produce Safety Program to support local fruit and vegetable growers in meeting the FDA Produce Safety Rule. The team will map Idaho’s produce landscape, prioritize commodities and farms covered by the rule, and design training and compliance programs aimed at Idaho’s specific needs. They will create a comprehensive assessment and strategic plan with goals and milestones for ongoing improvement. The work focuses on grower outreach, training, and regulatory alignment to reduce risks from contaminated produce.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are Idaho-based farmers, farm workers, and produce handlers who grow or handle fresh fruits and vegetables and are subject to the Produce Safety Rule.
Not a fit: People who do not eat fresh produce, who only consume processed/imported foods, or who live outside Idaho may not see direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lower the risk of foodborne illness from fresh produce sold in Idaho.
How similar studies have performed: Other state-level produce safety programs and trainings have improved grower knowledge and compliance, although direct evidence linking them to fewer outbreaks is limited.
Where this research is happening
BOISE, UNITED STATES
- IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE — BOISE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MONN, CASEY — IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- Study coordinator: MONN, CASEY
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.