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
Fox News
Scientists say you’ve been throwing away perfectly good meat because of one common mistake
“This research is far more significant than a discussion about meat discoloration or shelf life,” Darin Detweiler, a food safety policy expert and professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, told Fox News Digital.
Fox News
If you cracked an egg by accident, is it still safe to eat? Experts weigh in
Eggs are one of the leading sources of the roughly 1.35 million Salmonella infections the CDC estimates occur annually, according to Darin Detweiler, a food safety policy expert and professor at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies.
The Surprising Foods You Do (And Don’t) Need To Keep In The Fridge
“Where to store food is exactly the kind of everyday issue where small misunderstandings can lead to real consequences,” said Darin Detwiler, professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University.
Prevention
Popular Chocolate Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns
“Dates are actually considered a relatively higher-risk dried fruit because they are grown outdoors in hot environments and most often harvested by hand,” explains Darin Detwiler, L.P.D., an associate teaching professor of food policy at Northeastern University.
FYI, You Don’t Have To Refrigerate Ketchup — Plus Other Foods That’ll Surprise You
“Where to store food is exactly the kind of everyday issue where small misunderstandings can lead to real consequences,” said Darin Detwiler, professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University.
Women's Health
Raw Milk Is In the News Again—Here’s What You Need to Know
Raw milk, on the other hand, has not been pasteurized. “Pasteurization—the ideal ‘kill-step’—is simply heating milk to kill harmful microbes,” says Darin Detwiler, a professor at Northeastern University.
Martha Stewart Living
How to Wash Leafy Greens to Remove Dirt, Germs, and Pesticides
Spinach and kale frequently have higher amounts of pesticide residues than some other greens, says Darin Detwiler, author and food safety professor at Northeastern University.
Good Housekeeping
How Long Can Ground Beef Sit in Your Fridge? Not as Long as You Think
Darin Detwiler, a food safety professor at Northeastern University, says, adding that “Ground beef should be treated as a high-risk, perishable food,” making it important to use it quickly after purchasing.
ELLE
Is it safe to eat dyed Easter eggs? An expert explains.
So, is it safe to eat dyed Easter eggs , or is it better to leave them alone? To find out, I asked Darin Detwiler , food safety expert and professor at Northeastern University, to give his opinion on the debate surrounding food colorings. This is what you need to know for Easter .
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.”
