Darin
Detwiler
Assistant Teaching Professor of Food Policy and Assistant Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs at the College of Professional Studies
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.
