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Darin Detwiler
Assistant Teaching Professor of Food Policy and Assistant Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs at the College of Professional Studies
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Darin Detwiler for Northeastern Global News

Now carrots too? Why there have been so many food recalls lately
A pile of carrots.

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
Deli meats and cheese in a glass display.

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?
A Walmart store entrance.

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
Rows of cold cut meats.

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
A fountain station of Panera's ‘Charged Lemonade’ drinks on a counter.

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 bird in front of a line of dairy cattle feeding at a farm.

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?
Exterior of a Chick-fil-A restaurant with the logo on the outside.

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?
A worker moving orange crates of eggs.

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
A rustic wooden table topped with cheese, grapes, and cured meats.

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.