Improving food safety for Oregon produce through education and compliance programs
Path A Oregon Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Agreement for Continued Implementation of a Produce Safety Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · OREGON STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE · NIH-10886542
This study is all about helping local farms in Oregon keep their fruits and vegetables safe to eat by teaching them the latest food safety rules, so everyone can enjoy fresh, healthy produce without worry.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OREGON STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SALEM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10886542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing food safety for produce in Oregon by implementing the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act. The Oregon Department of Agriculture will provide education, outreach, and technical assistance to local farms, helping them understand and comply with safety regulations. The initiative aims to verify a comprehensive inventory of produce operations and conduct on-farm readiness reviews to ensure safety standards are met. By engaging with farmers directly, the program seeks to improve the overall quality and safety of produce available to consumers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program include local farmers and produce operations in Oregon seeking to improve their food safety practices.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the agricultural sector or do not produce food will not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and higher-quality produce for consumers in Oregon.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have shown success in improving food safety compliance and quality in other states, indicating a strong potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
SALEM, UNITED STATES
- OREGON STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE — SALEM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PEARLSTEIN, SUSANNA — OREGON STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- Study coordinator: PEARLSTEIN, SUSANNA
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.