Darin Detwiler Assistant Teaching Professor of Food Policy and Assistant Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs at the College of Professional Studies d.detwiler@northeastern.edu Expertise Darin Detwiler in the Press History 9 of the Worst Foodborne Illness Outbreaks in America “Malnourished babies were left vulnerable to illness and, in severe cases, death,” says Darin Detwiler, a food safety advisor, author and professor at Northeastern University featured in the documentary Poisoned. The Week Airplane food is reportedly getting much worse The bigger issue, though, is that the “confined nature of airplane travel makes foodborne illness outbreaks especially challenging to manage,” Darin Detwiler, a food safety adviser at Northeastern University, said to the Post. Forbes Cheeses And Turkey Sandwiches Latest To Be Recalled For Listeria Concerns Darin Detwiler, a food safety adviser and Northeastern University professor, explained to Eater that an increasing reliance on pre-packaged, cold storage items in the food supply is leading to more listeria contamination. Newsweek Ice Cream Recall Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Warning If you become ill because of a product containing an undeclared allergen, there are several steps you can take, said Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University. Is It Safe To Cook With Aluminum Foil Or Not? “Aluminum foil is generally safe for cooking at regular oven temperatures,” said Darin Detwiler, chair of the National Environmental Health Association’s Food Safety Program, professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, and author of the book “Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions.” Can You Eat The Pumpkin You Used For A Halloween Jack-O-Lantern? “You use a pumpkin as an ingredient or as a decoration, but not as both,” said Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy at Northeastern University and author of “Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions.” Newsweek Thousands of Pounds of Meat Products Recalled Over Allergic Reaction Fears If you become ill due to an undeclared allergen in a food or drink product, there are several steps you can take, said Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University. What’s The Deal With All The Food Recalls And Outbreaks Lately? This increase is likely due to a combination of factors, including failures in sanitation and compliance throughout the supply chain, as well as improved detection methods and stricter safety measures that have led to more effective identification of foodborne illness outbreaks and contamination incidents,” Darin Detwiler, a food safety advisor and professor at Northeastern University, told HuffPost. NBC News Sprouts and bagged salad greens: What food safety experts steer clear of to avoid E. coli “If you look at just the sheer number of outbreaks and recalls over the last 15 years, we typically see more cases of E. coli tied to produce,” said Darin Detwiler, a professor of food regulatory policy at Northeastern University. The Dangers Of Not Rinsing Your Cutting Board After Prepping Produce Proper cooking is the only way to kill these pathogens, according to Darin Detweiller, associate teaching professor at Northeastern University. Darin Detwiler for Northeastern Global News Now carrots too? Why there have been so many food recalls lately Now carrots too? Why there have been so many food recalls lately Organic carrots have been recalled due to a risk of E.coli, the latest in a string of food recalls, which have risen over the last few years. As ongoing listeria outbreak claims nine lives, Northeastern expert explains why food recalls are on the rise As ongoing listeria outbreak claims nine lives, Northeastern expert explains why food recalls are on the rise Darin Detwiler says breaks in the increasingly complex food safety chain — and better detection — are leading to an increase in food recalls. Arsenic in apple juice: Should you be worried about Walmart’s recent recall? Arsenic in apple juice: Should you be worried about Walmart’s recent recall? Just as arsenic is cumulative in the body, it persists in the environment, according to a food policy expert and environmental toxicologist. Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Those who are pregnant are at severe risk, Northeastern expert warns Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Those who are pregnant are at severe risk, Northeastern expert warns Even if the pregnant woman recovers, food policy expert Darin Detwiler says, “the unborn child can suffer severe consequences.” Panera Bread is phasing out its ‘Charged Lemonade’ drinks. Why consuming too much caffeine can be dangerous Panera Bread is phasing out its ‘Charged Lemonade’ drinks. Why consuming too much caffeine can be dangerous Panera said their decision was part of a “menu transformation,” which would focus on “low sugar and low-caffeine options.” Who is at risk? What to know about Hormel’s recall of Planters peanuts and mixed nuts due to possible contamination with deadly listeria Who is at risk? What to know about Hormel’s recall of Planters peanuts and mixed nuts due to possible contamination with deadly listeria Food policy expert Darin Detwiler cites listeria miscarriage risk, calls for delaying nut distribution until safety testing is complete. A person contracted bird flu. How worried should you be about the virus? A person contracted bird flu. How worried should you be about the virus? Bird flu is always a concern for health officials because of its effects on food supply chains and its potential for human infections. Chick-fil-A is putting antibiotics back in its chicken. What does that mean for consumers? Chick-fil-A is putting antibiotics back in its chicken. What does that mean for consumers? Chick-fil-A's decision to start using antibiotics on its chickens again sets a dangerous precedent for consumers and the industry. What’s being done to keep avian flu out of the food supply chain? What’s being done to keep avian flu out of the food supply chain? When federal inspectors find one diseased bird, whole flocks are killed—adding up to millions of birds since 2022. Cheese plates, eggnog, and gingerbread houses: How to enjoy your favorite holiday treats without getting food poisoning Cheese plates, eggnog, and gingerbread houses: How to enjoy your favorite holiday treats without getting food poisoning A food safety expert recommends watching the clock on cheese boards, avoiding oysters like the plague, and only drinking store-bought eggnog.
History 9 of the Worst Foodborne Illness Outbreaks in America “Malnourished babies were left vulnerable to illness and, in severe cases, death,” says Darin Detwiler, a food safety advisor, author and professor at Northeastern University featured in the documentary Poisoned.
The Week Airplane food is reportedly getting much worse The bigger issue, though, is that the “confined nature of airplane travel makes foodborne illness outbreaks especially challenging to manage,” Darin Detwiler, a food safety adviser at Northeastern University, said to the Post.
Forbes Cheeses And Turkey Sandwiches Latest To Be Recalled For Listeria Concerns Darin Detwiler, a food safety adviser and Northeastern University professor, explained to Eater that an increasing reliance on pre-packaged, cold storage items in the food supply is leading to more listeria contamination.
Newsweek Ice Cream Recall Over Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction Warning If you become ill because of a product containing an undeclared allergen, there are several steps you can take, said Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University.
Is It Safe To Cook With Aluminum Foil Or Not? “Aluminum foil is generally safe for cooking at regular oven temperatures,” said Darin Detwiler, chair of the National Environmental Health Association’s Food Safety Program, professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, and author of the book “Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions.”
Can You Eat The Pumpkin You Used For A Halloween Jack-O-Lantern? “You use a pumpkin as an ingredient or as a decoration, but not as both,” said Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy at Northeastern University and author of “Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions.”
Newsweek Thousands of Pounds of Meat Products Recalled Over Allergic Reaction Fears If you become ill due to an undeclared allergen in a food or drink product, there are several steps you can take, said Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University.
What’s The Deal With All The Food Recalls And Outbreaks Lately? This increase is likely due to a combination of factors, including failures in sanitation and compliance throughout the supply chain, as well as improved detection methods and stricter safety measures that have led to more effective identification of foodborne illness outbreaks and contamination incidents,” Darin Detwiler, a food safety advisor and professor at Northeastern University, told HuffPost.
NBC News Sprouts and bagged salad greens: What food safety experts steer clear of to avoid E. coli “If you look at just the sheer number of outbreaks and recalls over the last 15 years, we typically see more cases of E. coli tied to produce,” said Darin Detwiler, a professor of food regulatory policy at Northeastern University.
The Dangers Of Not Rinsing Your Cutting Board After Prepping Produce Proper cooking is the only way to kill these pathogens, according to Darin Detweiller, associate teaching professor at Northeastern University.