Improving safety measures for fruits and vegetables to prevent illness.
Path B Produce Safety Cooperative Agreement Program 2021-2026
This study is all about making fruits and vegetables safer to eat by working with state food safety teams and the FDA to teach, check, and enforce rules that keep our produce clean and healthy, helping to prevent foodborne illnesses for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wisconsin Dept/agri/trade/consum/ Prot NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886607 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of produce by implementing a national program aimed at reducing contamination from harmful microorganisms. It involves collaboration between state food safety agencies and the FDA to educate, inspect, and enforce safety regulations in the produce industry. The program aims to expand the capacity of state agencies to promote and implement preventive measures effectively. By fostering compliance with the Produce Safety Rule, the initiative seeks to protect public health and reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly those at higher risk for foodborne illnesses.
Not a fit: Patients who primarily consume processed foods or who have no access to fresh produce may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of illnesses caused by contaminated produce, leading to improved public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at improving food safety have shown success in reducing foodborne illnesses, indicating that this approach has the potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- Wisconsin Dept/agri/trade/consum/ Prot — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sprecker, Troy S — Wisconsin Dept/agri/trade/consum/ Prot
- Study coordinator: Sprecker, Troy S
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.