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 The Cracks in Crumbl’s Cookie Empire Are Showing Last year, after word of an 1,100-calorie brownie sundae cookie with 110 grams of sugar went viral, a food-policy expert at Northeastern University said that “if these cookies were firearms, they’d be illegal.” NBC News More families sue ByHeart as company confirms botulism spores were found in its infant formula Darin Detwiler, a professor of food regulatory policy at Northeastern University, agreed that ByHeart should have taken comprehensive action more quickly. What’s behind the wave of egg recalls—and why it’s not slowing down “This heightened sensitivity leads to more recalls, as contamination is identified earlier and more accurately,” says Darin Detwiler, author of Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and a professor at Northeastern University, where he earned his doctorate in law and policy. Domino Recalls Sugar as FDA Issues Consumer Risk Warning Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy at Northeastern University, previously told Newsweek: “While not as urgent as Class I recalls, Class II recalls should still be heeded, and the products should be returned or disposed of according to the instructions provided.” Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy at Northeastern University, previously told Newsweek: “While not […] Hershey’s Ice Cream Recall Update as Consumer Risk Warning Issued Darin Detwiler, professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, told Newsweek: “While not as urgent as Class I recalls, Class II recalls should still be heeded, and the products should be returned or disposed of according to the instructions provided.” This Common Way Of Loading Your Fridge Could Be Ruining Your Groceries “Likely to warm foods include ready-to-eat foods (deli meats, leftovers, cut fruit), eggs and dairy stored far from vents are most vulnerable,” Darin Detwiler, professor of food policy at Northeastern University, said. BBQ Seasoning Recall as Consumer Risk Warning Issued Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy at Northeastern University, previously told Newsweek: “While not as urgent as Class I recalls, Class II recalls should still be heeded, and the products should be returned or disposed of according to the instructions provided.” Florida Issues Raw Milk Warning After 7 People Hospitalized Some people believe raw milk is “more nutritious, with higher levels of enzymes, beneficial bacteria, and vitamins that may be reduced during pasteurization,” Darin Detwiler, a food safety adviser and professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, told Newsweek. Self Magazine Does Freezing Meat ‘Reset’ the Expiration Date? Helpful as it may be, though, freezing is not a miracle worker: Sorry, but it “doesn’t restart the clock” on your products’ expiration dates, Darin Detwiler, PhD, a food safety expert and associate teaching professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, tells SELF. Is It Safe To Eat Those Steam-In-Bag Microwavable Foods? “[They] are designed for minimal handling from production to plate, reducing the risk of cross-contamination in home kitchens,” explained Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert and professor at Northeastern University. Darin Detwiler for Northeastern Global NewsShredded cheese recall affects dozens of labels in 31 states by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert December 4, 2025 How does infant formula get contaminated with botulism? by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert November 10, 2025 Darin Detwiler has a lot of food safety fail stories and now, a podcast where he shares them by Erin Kayata November 10, 2025 Early introduction to peanuts reduces allergies. Here’s how and why you should feed your babies peanuts by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert October 23, 2025 Corndog, sausage recall highlights problem with big batch production, expert says by Erin Kayata September 30, 2025 145,000 pounds of bologna recalled. What’s really inside your sandwich meat? by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert June 30, 2025 Protein popcorn? Protein cheese puffs? Protein chips? Are these new snacks healthy — or hype? by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert June 5, 2025 Are you risking illness with these summer barbecue safety mistakes? by Erin Kayata June 4, 2025 Is any food safe from a recall? A Northeastern expert breaks it down by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert April 11, 2025 When is it safe to buy Easter eggs? Everything you need to know about rising prices, storage and substitutes by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert February 6, 2025
The Cracks in Crumbl’s Cookie Empire Are Showing Last year, after word of an 1,100-calorie brownie sundae cookie with 110 grams of sugar went viral, a food-policy expert at Northeastern University said that “if these cookies were firearms, they’d be illegal.”
NBC News More families sue ByHeart as company confirms botulism spores were found in its infant formula Darin Detwiler, a professor of food regulatory policy at Northeastern University, agreed that ByHeart should have taken comprehensive action more quickly.
What’s behind the wave of egg recalls—and why it’s not slowing down “This heightened sensitivity leads to more recalls, as contamination is identified earlier and more accurately,” says Darin Detwiler, author of Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and a professor at Northeastern University, where he earned his doctorate in law and policy.
Domino Recalls Sugar as FDA Issues Consumer Risk Warning Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy at Northeastern University, previously told Newsweek: “While not as urgent as Class I recalls, Class II recalls should still be heeded, and the products should be returned or disposed of according to the instructions provided.” Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy at Northeastern University, previously told Newsweek: “While not […]
Hershey’s Ice Cream Recall Update as Consumer Risk Warning Issued Darin Detwiler, professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, told Newsweek: “While not as urgent as Class I recalls, Class II recalls should still be heeded, and the products should be returned or disposed of according to the instructions provided.”
This Common Way Of Loading Your Fridge Could Be Ruining Your Groceries “Likely to warm foods include ready-to-eat foods (deli meats, leftovers, cut fruit), eggs and dairy stored far from vents are most vulnerable,” Darin Detwiler, professor of food policy at Northeastern University, said.
BBQ Seasoning Recall as Consumer Risk Warning Issued Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy at Northeastern University, previously told Newsweek: “While not as urgent as Class I recalls, Class II recalls should still be heeded, and the products should be returned or disposed of according to the instructions provided.”
Florida Issues Raw Milk Warning After 7 People Hospitalized Some people believe raw milk is “more nutritious, with higher levels of enzymes, beneficial bacteria, and vitamins that may be reduced during pasteurization,” Darin Detwiler, a food safety adviser and professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, told Newsweek.
Self Magazine Does Freezing Meat ‘Reset’ the Expiration Date? Helpful as it may be, though, freezing is not a miracle worker: Sorry, but it “doesn’t restart the clock” on your products’ expiration dates, Darin Detwiler, PhD, a food safety expert and associate teaching professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, tells SELF.
Is It Safe To Eat Those Steam-In-Bag Microwavable Foods? “[They] are designed for minimal handling from production to plate, reducing the risk of cross-contamination in home kitchens,” explained Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert and professor at Northeastern University.
