Improving food safety for California produce farms
Official title: Path B CDFA Continuation and Enhancement of the Produce Safety Program
Funded at California State Dept/food/agriculture · NIH-10898581 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping farmers in California grow safe produce by checking their farms, teaching them about food safety, and keeping track of their practices, so everyone can enjoy fresh fruits and veggies without worrying about getting sick.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State Dept/food/agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sacramento, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,346,326 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007417-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898581 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of fresh produce and farmers involved in the production of fruits and vegetables in California.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include those who do not consume fresh produce or are located outside of California.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Produce Safety Program in California by conducting farm inspections, providing education and technical assistance to growers, and developing a comprehensive farm inventory database. The program aims to proactively address foodborne outbreaks through a partnership approach with farmers, ensuring they are well-informed about safety practices. By implementing a robust compliance and enforcement program, the initiative seeks to maintain high standards of food safety across the state. Overall, the project is designed to create a sustainable framework for produce safety that benefits both growers and consumers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses linked to produce, ensuring safer food for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety have shown success in improving public health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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California State Dept/food/agriculture
Sacramento, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Joshi, Geetika — California State Dept/food/agriculture
- Study coordinator: Joshi, Geetika
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.