Improving safety of Colorado-grown produce
Official title: Path C Colorado Produce Safety Cooperative Agreement to Implement a National Produce Safety Program
Funded at Colorado State Department/agriculture · NIH-10877724 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is working to make sure the fruits and vegetables grown in Colorado are safe to eat by helping farmers follow safety rules and providing them with training, so everyone can enjoy healthier food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State Department/agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Broomfield, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $508,101 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007408-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10877724 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of fresh produce and local farmers in Colorado.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume produce or are not involved in the agricultural industry may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the safety of produce grown, harvested, packed, or held in Colorado by implementing a comprehensive safety initiative. It involves collaboration with the FDA and focuses on both regulatory compliance and educational outreach to farmers and industry stakeholders. The program will utilize trained staff to conduct inspections and provide training to growers, ensuring they meet safety standards. By fostering relationships with trade groups and conducting on-farm readiness reviews, the initiative seeks to create a safer food supply for consumers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses associated with produce consumption.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving produce safety and compliance with federal regulations.
Where this research is happening
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Colorado State Department/agriculture
Broomfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sinning, Duane — Colorado State Department/agriculture
- Study coordinator: Sinning, Duane
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.