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
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.”
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.
