Darin Detwiler
Dean of Graduate Academic and Faculty Affairs, Northeastern University, Boston, Mass.
Since the 1993 “Jack in the Box” E.coli outbreak, policymakers at the state, federal, and food industry levels have called upon Darin Detwiler as a significant voice in strengthening America’s food policies. He is the senior policy coordinator at STOP Foodborne Illness and the lead academic consultant and an adjunct professor in the Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industry Program at Northeastern University, where he is also a Doctoral Candidate in Law and Policy.
Recent Articles
Food Safety Beyond Pathogens
The Herculean effort behind food safety requires courage at all levels to consider and act on a full spectrum of food safety concerns.
Dubai Spotlights Food Safety
The recent global discussions on food safety have positioned this critical topic within the broader context of climate change, sustainable development, population growth and public/private partnerships.
The Herculean Effort of Mike Espy
Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy took bold action to advance food safety during and after the landmark 1993 E. coli outbreak.
This Column Was Not Written by a Robot
In the food industry, the question “To robot or not to robot?” is as difficult as the question of where to eat for dinner.
Food Safety Culture Does Not Exist Without Strong Leadership
A true definition of responsibility for food industry leadership must include not only economic value, but also the company’s impact on consumers and the environment.
Food Safety Can’t Be a Premium
With news of the Family Dollar recall, Darin Detwiler writes that all consumers have a right to equal access of safe food.
Consumer Perspectives: Food Safety Can't be a Premium
With news of the Family Dollar recall, Darin Detwiler writes that all consumers have a right to equal access of safe food.
How 'The Jungle' Still Makes Food Safety Waves
Upton Sinclair’s 1906 book is still listed in The Library of Congress' collection of Books That Shaped America for having provoked thought, controversy and changes in national legislation throughout American history.
There’s no Alternative to Food Safety
We've been dealing with a lot of alternatives recently, but there can be no alternative to food safety.
Invisible Threats Have Tangible Consequences
Just because we can’t see certain threats doesn’t mean they aren’t all around us, writes Darin Detwiler, assistant dean, College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University.