Improving food safety on Rhode Island farms
Path C Rhode Island Produce Safety Program’s Plan to Enhance On-Farm Food Safety and Implement the Produce Safety Rule under Path C
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, RHODE ISLAND DEPT OF · NIH-10886622
This study is all about helping farmers in Rhode Island keep their fruits and vegetables safe to eat by providing them with training and support to follow important food safety rules.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, RHODE ISLAND DEPT OF (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10886622 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance food safety practices on farms in Rhode Island by implementing a regulatory program that focuses on the growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will collaborate with the FDA and other state agencies to ensure compliance with the Produce Safety Rule. Through inspections, training, and support, the program seeks to promote public health and improve food safety standards across the state. Farmers will receive guidance and resources to help them meet these safety requirements effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include farmers and agricultural workers in Rhode Island who grow and handle produce.
Not a fit: Patients who do not work in agriculture or do not consume produce from Rhode Island farms may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer produce for consumers and reduced foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety compliance and reducing foodborne illness outbreaks.
Where this research is happening
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, RHODE ISLAND DEPT OF — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FRASER RAMIREZ, ANANDA — ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, RHODE ISLAND DEPT OF
- Study coordinator: FRASER RAMIREZ, ANANDA
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.