Improving food safety regulations in Pennsylvania
Official title: MFRPS Maintenance Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
Funded at Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture · NIH-10932358 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat in Pennsylvania is safe by improving the rules and practices for food inspections, and it’s designed for everyone involved in growing, making, and selling food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Harrisburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $299,500 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008112-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932358 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of manufactured food products in Pennsylvania who are concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume manufactured food products or those outside of Pennsylvania may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) will continue to align its regulations with federal standards and implement best practices for food safety inspections. The initiative includes developing outreach materials and resources for stakeholders in academia and the food industry, aiming to foster a comprehensive food safety system. By maintaining and improving these standards, the PDA seeks to ensure safer food production and distribution across the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved food safety and reduced risks of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety standards and reducing foodborne illnesses.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Harrisburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pyle, Suzanne — Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Pyle, Suzanne
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.