Improving produce safety in Massachusetts
Path C The Maintenance & Expansion of the Produce Safety Program in Massachusetts
This study is all about making sure the fruits and vegetables you buy in Massachusetts are safe to eat by providing helpful training and support to farmers and distributors, so everyone can enjoy fresh produce without worry!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts State Department of Agricultural Resources NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886603 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Produce Safety Program in Massachusetts by providing education, technical support, and inspection services to ensure compliance with safety regulations. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, in collaboration with the FDA, aims to build a robust infrastructure that supports safe produce handling and distribution. By implementing key milestones and objectives, the program seeks to create a scalable model for produce safety that can be integrated nationally.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include farmers, produce distributors, and consumers in Massachusetts who are concerned about food safety.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the agricultural sector or do not consume produce may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer produce for consumers, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving food safety standards and reducing foodborne illness outbreaks.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts State Department of Agricultural Resources — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Botelho, Michael — Massachusetts State Department of Agricultural Resources
- Study coordinator: Botelho, Michael
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.