Making fruits and vegetables safer in West Virginia
Path B Implementation of a State Program in West Virginia to Enhance Produce Safety in Compliance with the FSMA Produce Safety Rule Using Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WEST VIRGINIA STATE DEPT OF AGRICULTURE · NIH-11144381
This project helps West Virginia farmers and shoppers by boosting inspections, training, and rules so produce is less likely to cause food poisoning.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WEST VIRGINIA STATE DEPT OF AGRICULTURE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11144381 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
As someone who buys or eats produce in West Virginia, this program aims to make fruits and vegetables safer by strengthening how farms follow the FDA Produce Safety Rule. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture will work with West Virginia State University Extension and West Virginia University to create a statewide farm inventory, deliver education and technical help, and run inspections and compliance actions under FDA authority. Staff will receive training and, if needed, will be prepared to inspect sprout operations and respond to produce-related concerns. The goal is to stop contaminated produce before it reaches your table.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This is most relevant to West Virginia residents who grow, sell, or regularly eat fresh produce and to communities served by local farms.
Not a fit: People outside West Virginia or those needing immediate medical care for an active foodborne illness will not directly benefit from this implementation program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, fewer people in West Virginia could get sick from contaminated fruits and vegetables and consumers may have greater confidence in local produce.
How similar studies have performed: State-level implementations of the FDA Produce Safety Rule have been used elsewhere and are an established public health approach to reducing produce-related illness.
Where this research is happening
CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES
- WEST VIRGINIA STATE DEPT OF AGRICULTURE — CHARLESTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'DELL, ANDREA — WEST VIRGINIA STATE DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
- Study coordinator: O'DELL, ANDREA
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.