Improving produce safety in Tennessee.
Official title: Path B Enhance the Capacity and Capabilities of Tennessee's Produce Safety Program in Support of an Integrated Produce Safety System
Funded at Tn State Department of Agriculture · NIH-10880494 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make sure the fruits and vegetables you buy in Tennessee are safe to eat by training inspectors and improving safety checks, so you can enjoy your produce with peace of mind!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tn State Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $296,001 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007410-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880494 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of fresh produce, farmers, and agricultural workers in Tennessee.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume produce or are not involved in agriculture may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the capacity of Tennessee's produce safety program by implementing an integrated produce safety system. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture will focus on developing a robust inspection program to ensure the safety of produce. Key activities will include training personnel and conducting inspections to uphold safety standards. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve produce safety across the United States.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer produce for consumers in Tennessee and potentially across the nation.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is part of a broader initiative, similar programs have shown success in improving food safety standards in other states.
Where this research is happening
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Tn State Department of Agriculture
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Withers, Danny Wayne — Tn State Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Withers, Danny Wayne
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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.