Implementing a national program for produce safety in Ohio
Official title: Path C Ohio's Plan to Implement a National Produce Safety Program
Funded at Ohio State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10886605 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the fruits and vegetables you buy in Ohio are safe to eat by helping local farmers learn the best ways to grow and handle their produce.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reynoldsburg, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $583,954 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007419-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886605 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of fresh produce and local farmers who grow fruits and vegetables in Ohio.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume fresh produce or are not involved in agricultural practices may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing a comprehensive produce safety program in Ohio, aligned with the FDA’s Produce Safety rule. The Ohio Department of Agriculture will conduct inspections, provide educational outreach, and maintain an inventory of produce growers to enhance food safety. By following a structured approach, the program aims to integrate Ohio's efforts into a national food safety system, ensuring safer produce for consumers. The initiative includes on-farm consultations to educate growers about best practices in produce safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer produce for consumers, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving produce safety and reducing foodborne illness outbreaks.
Where this research is happening
-
Ohio State Department of Agriculture
Reynoldsburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Taylor, Jodi — Ohio State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Taylor, Jodi
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building: Mycotoxin Testing at Ohio ADDL
A state veterinary lab is expanding its ability to test pet food and feed for mycotoxins to help protect animals and the public.
-
Upgrade the genomics lab to faster, more reliable foodborne pathogen sequencing
A state agricultural lab is updating its sequencing machine to quickly and accurately study foodborne germs that affect both animals and people.
-
Expanding Ohio’s Food Safety Testing to Support a National System
This grant helps Ohio improve lab testing for food safety so diseases and contaminants can be found faster across the nation.
-
Cooperative effort to strengthen veterinary lab capacity for One Health and antimicrobial resistance
This grant supports Ohio’s veterinary lab network to develop and validate tests, monitor antimicrobial resistance, and respond to emerging animal health threats.
-
FDA Vet-LIRN infrastructure support for Ohio ADDL
A government-supported project helps Ohio’s animal disease lab strengthen its ability to analyze samples and share reliable results with national food-safety partners.
-
Collaboration to improve animal food safety and combat antimicrobial resistance
This study is working to make animal food safer and reduce the risk of germs that don't respond to medicine, which can help keep everyone healthier by improving food safety for all.
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.