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 Prevention Why Are Eggs So Expensive Right Now? “The risk of catching bird flu, such as H5N1 avian influenza, from eating contaminated eggs is considered low, especially if the eggs are properly cooked,” says Darin Detwiler, L.P.D., author of the book Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and a professor at Northeastern University. Women's Health Why Are There So Many Food Recalls Lately? One is that there is an “increasing consumer reliance on ready-to-eat and convenience foods,” says Darin Detwiler, LP. D., author of Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and a professor at Northeastern University. Prevention Your Tea Bag Could Be Releasing Billions of Microplastics Into Your Body, New Study Suggests Microplastics can also cause inflammation and endocrine disruption, according to Darin Detwiler, food safety expert, author of the book Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions, and a professor at Northeastern University. Self Magazine The Easiest (and Safest!) Way to Organize Your Fridge A stuffed-to-the-gills refrigerator is a strained one, and overtaxed and over-crowded machines are more likely to fail, Darin Detwiler, PhD, a food safety expert and associate teaching professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, tells SELF. Women's Health Your tea bag could be releasing billions of microplastics into your body, new study suggests Microplastics can also cause inflammation and endocrine disruption, according to Darin Detwiler, food safety expert, author of the book Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions, and a professor at Northeastern University. Health New Report Finds Lead and Cadmium in Protein Powders. How Much Should You Worry? The report’s significance depends on who you ask. According to Darin Detwiler, LPD, author of the book “Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions” and a professor at Northeastern University, the general public should be “concerned” about the finding. Newsweek Cornbread Mix Recall As FDA Sets Highest Risk Warning Dr. Darin Detwiler, professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, told Newsweek: “The public should take Class I recalls very seriously and avoid using the affected products. Broccoli listeria warning hits Walmart stores, says FDA recall website: Symptoms, list of states, what to know Darin Detwiler, a food safety adviser and professor at Northeastern University, told Fast Company earlier this year that the food system has grown more complex in recent decades, driven by globalization and demand for “fresh and ready-to-eat products.” Axios The mounting list of FDA food recalls “We’re also dealing with a scenario where we’re having increased globalization of food production, which not only creates more opportunities for contamination at multiple points in the supply chain, but it creates more scenarios where there’s blind spots,” Darin Detwiler, a Northeastern University professor and food safety advocate, told Axios earlier this month. World Wide Learn The Most Dangerous Foods You Can Bring To A Holiday Potluck “Those are the ones who are the most likely to become sick enough to be taken to the hospital,” said Dr. Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University. Darin Detwiler for Northeastern Global News When is it safe to buy Easter eggs? Everything you need to know about rising prices, storage and substitutes When is it safe to buy Easter eggs? Everything you need to know about rising prices, storage and substitutes Food safety policy expert Darin Detwiler has tips for making your eggs last longer — and using a float test to see if they’ve spoiled. Will the FDA ban red dye No. 3? Northeastern food policy expert weighs in Will the FDA ban red dye No. 3? Northeastern food policy expert weighs in The FDA is considering banning the suspected carcinogen. Darin Detwiler discusses health concerns and global pressure. Now carrots too? Why there have been so many food recalls lately 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 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? 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 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 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 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? 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.
Prevention Why Are Eggs So Expensive Right Now? “The risk of catching bird flu, such as H5N1 avian influenza, from eating contaminated eggs is considered low, especially if the eggs are properly cooked,” says Darin Detwiler, L.P.D., author of the book Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and a professor at Northeastern University.
Women's Health Why Are There So Many Food Recalls Lately? One is that there is an “increasing consumer reliance on ready-to-eat and convenience foods,” says Darin Detwiler, LP. D., author of Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and a professor at Northeastern University.
Prevention Your Tea Bag Could Be Releasing Billions of Microplastics Into Your Body, New Study Suggests Microplastics can also cause inflammation and endocrine disruption, according to Darin Detwiler, food safety expert, author of the book Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions, and a professor at Northeastern University.
Self Magazine The Easiest (and Safest!) Way to Organize Your Fridge A stuffed-to-the-gills refrigerator is a strained one, and overtaxed and over-crowded machines are more likely to fail, Darin Detwiler, PhD, a food safety expert and associate teaching professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, tells SELF.
Women's Health Your tea bag could be releasing billions of microplastics into your body, new study suggests Microplastics can also cause inflammation and endocrine disruption, according to Darin Detwiler, food safety expert, author of the book Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions, and a professor at Northeastern University.
Health New Report Finds Lead and Cadmium in Protein Powders. How Much Should You Worry? The report’s significance depends on who you ask. According to Darin Detwiler, LPD, author of the book “Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions” and a professor at Northeastern University, the general public should be “concerned” about the finding.
Newsweek Cornbread Mix Recall As FDA Sets Highest Risk Warning Dr. Darin Detwiler, professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, told Newsweek: “The public should take Class I recalls very seriously and avoid using the affected products.
Broccoli listeria warning hits Walmart stores, says FDA recall website: Symptoms, list of states, what to know Darin Detwiler, a food safety adviser and professor at Northeastern University, told Fast Company earlier this year that the food system has grown more complex in recent decades, driven by globalization and demand for “fresh and ready-to-eat products.”
Axios The mounting list of FDA food recalls “We’re also dealing with a scenario where we’re having increased globalization of food production, which not only creates more opportunities for contamination at multiple points in the supply chain, but it creates more scenarios where there’s blind spots,” Darin Detwiler, a Northeastern University professor and food safety advocate, told Axios earlier this month.
World Wide Learn The Most Dangerous Foods You Can Bring To A Holiday Potluck “Those are the ones who are the most likely to become sick enough to be taken to the hospital,” said Dr. Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University.