Improving produce safety standards in Indiana.
Official title: Path C Indiana Produce Safety Cooperative Agreement Program (CAP)
Funded at Indiana State Department of Health · NIH-10894030 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the fruits and vegetables you buy in Indiana are safe to eat by helping local farmers understand and follow important safety rules.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $516,200 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007404-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10894030 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include local farmers and agricultural producers in Indiana who grow and sell produce.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not grow or sell produce, or who are outside the state of Indiana, may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the safety of produce in Indiana by aligning state inspection programs with national standards. The Indiana Produce Safety Team will focus on educating growers about the FDA Produce Safety Rule and ensuring compliance through outreach activities. By collaborating with industry partners and regulatory agencies, the team seeks to create a more integrated food safety system that protects consumers. The initiative will also involve conducting produce safety inspections to uphold these standards.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer produce for consumers and improved compliance among growers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving produce safety and compliance with federal standards.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana State Department of Health
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccurdy, Vivien — Indiana State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Mccurdy, Vivien
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.