Improving food safety training using modern technology
Official title: Modernizing, Expanding, and Measuring the Impact of FDA Food Safety Initiatives
Funded at Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture -Iica · NIH-11038621 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making food safety training easier and more accessible for adults by using mobile apps and online resources, so anyone can quickly learn or refresh their knowledge about safe food practices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture -Iica NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Vasquez de Coronado, Costa Rica) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $500,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U01FD008205-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11038621 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are agricultural producers and food safety professionals who are involved in the implementation of food safety regulations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in food production or food safety practices may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing food safety training related to the FDA's Produce Safety Rule by utilizing modern technologies such as mobile apps and online resources. The project aims to create accessible training materials that cater to adult learners and non-traditional students, ensuring they can easily refresh their knowledge of food safety regulations. By leveraging the widespread use of mobile phones and the internet across the Americas, the initiative seeks to provide high-quality educational tools that promote sustainable understanding of food safety practices. The effectiveness of these materials will be evaluated through outreach measurements and case studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve food safety practices among producers, leading to safer food supply chains.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success in using technology for educational purposes in food safety, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture -Iica
Vasquez de Coronado, Costa Rica Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cordero, Ana Marisa — Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture -Iica
- Study coordinator: Cordero, Ana Marisa
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.