Improving produce safety in Tennessee.
Path B Enhance the Capacity and Capabilities of Tennessee's Produce Safety Program in Support of an Integrated Produce Safety System
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 ID | NIH-10880494 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of fresh produce, farmers, and agricultural workers in Tennessee.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume produce or are not involved in agriculture may not receive any benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Nashville, United States
- 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
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.