Improving food safety through the implementation of produce safety regulations in New Jersey
Official title: Path B New Jersey Department of Agriculture's Continued Implementation of the Produce Safety Rule
Funded at New Jersey State Departmentr/agriculture · NIH-10886581 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the food you eat is safe by helping New Jersey farms follow important safety rules, providing them with training and resources, and checking in on their practices to keep everyone healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Jersey State Departmentr/agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Trenton, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $630,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007407-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886581 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include farmers and agricultural workers in New Jersey who are involved in the production of covered produce.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in agriculture or do not consume produce from New Jersey farms may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing food safety by implementing the FSMA Produce Safety Rule in New Jersey. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) will verify farms, educate growers, and enforce safety regulations to ensure compliance. The initiative includes inventory verification of farms, educational outreach through a new website, and conducting inspections to promote a proactive food safety culture. By collaborating with Rutgers University, the project aims to provide resources and training to covered farms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce foodborne illnesses by ensuring safer produce through better compliance with safety regulations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous implementations of similar food safety regulations have shown success in improving compliance and reducing foodborne illness outbreaks.
Where this research is happening
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New Jersey State Departmentr/agriculture
Trenton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kleinguenther, Christian — New Jersey State Departmentr/agriculture
- Study coordinator: Kleinguenther, Christian
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.