Improving safety measures for fruits and vegetables to prevent illness.
Official title: Path B Produce Safety Cooperative Agreement Program 2021-2026
Funded at Wisconsin Dept/agri/trade/consum/ Prot · NIH-10886607 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $667,668 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007415-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886607 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly those at higher risk for foodborne illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who primarily consume processed foods or who have no access to fresh produce may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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.