Daily Mail I’m a former FDA food safety officer, these are the items I’d NEVER order at a restaurant – plus other ‘red flags’ you must watch out for Dr Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert at Northeastern University in Boston and former FDA and USDA food safety advisor, shared what he avoids at restaurants. Next time you’re eating out, be mindful of how the staff scoop ice into your glass – their technique could be exposing you to thousands of germs