Improving the safety of produce through better inspection and compliance.
Path C Continued Development of the NHDAMF Produce Safety Program Under Path C for Implementation of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
This study is all about making sure that fruits and vegetables in New Hampshire are grown and handled safely, so everyone can enjoy fresh produce without worry, and it’s designed for farmers and anyone involved in growing or selling food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State of New Hampshire-Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Concord, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10887514 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture's Produce Safety Program to ensure that produce is grown, harvested, and handled safely according to federal regulations. The program aims to establish a robust inspection system that verifies compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act's standards. By developing updated laws and rules, the program seeks to create a unified partnership with the FDA, ensuring that produce growers adhere to safety guidelines. This initiative will involve training qualified inspection staff to effectively monitor and enforce these regulations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers who purchase fresh produce and farmers who grow and sell produce in New Hampshire.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the agricultural sector or do not consume fresh produce may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer produce for consumers, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving produce safety through enhanced inspection and compliance measures.
Where this research is happening
Concord, United States
- State of New Hampshire-Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food — Concord, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jasper, Shawn — State of New Hampshire-Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
- Study coordinator: Jasper, Shawn
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.