Path B Enhance the Capacity and Capabilities of Tennessee's Produce Safety Program in Support of an Integrated Produce Safety System

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Abstract

Project Abstract The goal of this project is to assist the State of Tennessee in implementing an integrated produce safety system. It is the aim of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to be a key component in execution of an integrated produce safety system across the United States. Multiple activities will be supported through this project including a robust produce safety inspection program. Personnel, training, and travel will all be key line items utilized within this project. TDA will be applying under Path C. The Produce Safety Rule (PSR) has been adopted by reference therefore state authority to conduct inspections is present. A link to TDA's produce inspection authority is listed below. https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0080/0080-04/0080-04-15.20200212.pdf

Key facts

NIH application ID
10880494
Project number
5U2FFD007410-04
Recipient
TN STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Principal Investigator
Danny Wayne Withers
Activity code
U2F
Funding institute
FDA
Fiscal year
2024
Award amount
$296,001
Award type
5
Project period
2021-07-01 → 2026-06-30