Making Michigan fruits and vegetables safer to eat
Path C Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Produce Safety Program Implementation and Maintenance
This project helps Michigan growers follow national produce-safety rules by offering inspections, training, and technical help so produce is safer for consumers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State Dept of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11143744 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From my view as a consumer, this program strengthens Michigan's food-safety work to make fruits and vegetables safer. The state will carry out inspections under existing Michigan law and prioritize consistent, high-quality regulation. Farmers will get education, outreach, and hands-on technical assistance to meet the Produce Safety Rule. Michigan will coordinate with local, state, and federal partners to support a connected food safety system.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are Michigan produce farms and growers covered by the Produce Safety Rule who agree to inspections, training, or technical assistance.
Not a fit: People outside Michigan, operations not covered by the Produce Safety Rule (the project will not conduct sprout inspections), or those who do not eat fresh produce are unlikely to see direct benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could reduce foodborne illness from fresh produce and boost confidence in Michigan-grown fruits and vegetables.
How similar studies have performed: Other state-level implementations combining inspections and grower education have improved compliance, so this approach builds on established practices.
Where this research is happening
Lansing, United States
- Michigan State Dept of Agriculture — Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slawinski, Tim — Michigan State Dept of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Slawinski, Tim
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.