Jonan Pilet

Newsletter Editor and Social Media Coordinator at Food Safety News. Based in Huntington, West Virginia, Jonan holds a Bachelor of Arts from Houghton College and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Seattle Pacific University.

USDA freezes Maine funding over Title IX dispute

The U.S. Department of Agriculture paused funding for certain Maine educational programs on Wednesday, citing the state’s noncompliance with Title IX over its student sports participation rules. The

By Jonan Pilet

/ 3 Apr 2025

USDA freezes Maine funding over Title IX dispute

Investigation underway into teen’s death in Costa Rica from possible foodborne illness

The tragic death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner, the son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, highlights the critical need for food safety awareness while traveling abroad. Authorities are

By Jonan Pilet

/ 27 Mar 2025

Investigation underway into teen’s death in Costa Rica from possible foodborne illness

McDonald’s food safety ad: A rare move in a quiet industry

When McDonald’s launched a brief food safety ad at the end of 2024, it raised eyebrows in an industry that typically avoids such topics — especially after an E. coli

By Jonan Pilet

/ 25 Mar 2025

McDonald’s food safety ad: A rare move in a quiet industry

Machine learning links up to 64 percent of Salmonella cases to chicken and vegetables

A study by the CDC, FDA and USDA used whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and machine learning to identify chicken and vegetables as leading sources of Salmonella enterica infections in the United

By Jonan Pilet

/ 24 Mar 2025

Machine learning links up to 64 percent of Salmonella cases to chicken and vegetables

Illinois pushes BVO ban enforcement, testing state vs. federal power

Illinois is forging ahead with the Illinois Food Safety Act to ban brominated vegetable oil (BVO) and some other additives, spotlighting a tug-of-war over who controls food safety: states or

By Jonan Pilet

/ 21 Mar 2025

Illinois pushes BVO ban enforcement, testing state vs. federal power

Food industry mounts pushback against RFK Jr.’s artificial dye crackdown

The U.S. food industry is firmly opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s aggressive effort to eliminate artificial dyes, following his March 10 meeting with executives from major companies like

By Jonan Pilet

/ 20 Mar 2025

Food industry mounts pushback against RFK Jr.’s artificial dye crackdown

Consumer Reports unveils the most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S.

Consumer Reports has released details of an investigation highlighting the most contaminated poultry processing plants in the U.S., pinpointing those with persistently high levels of Salmonella contamination. The worst

By Jonan Pilet

/ 19 Mar 2025

Consumer Reports unveils the most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S.

Snakes, sharks and surprise contaminants

Amid regulatory upheaval and recall fatigue, a string of bizarre food safety mishaps offers a quirky reminder: contamination can strike in unexpected ways. From a snake in a Thai ice

By Jonan Pilet

/ 17 Mar 2025

Snakes, sharks and surprise contaminants

Norovirus outbreak affects over 80 on Coral Princess as cruise ship cases surge in 2025

A norovirus outbreak sickened more than 80 people aboard Carnival’s Princess Cruises ship Coral Princess during a 16-night voyage that docked in Fort Lauderdale on March 9, 2025, marking

By Jonan Pilet

/ 14 Mar 2025

Norovirus outbreak affects over 80 on Coral Princess as cruise ship cases surge in 2025

GRAS no more? Kennedy moves to end self-affirmed food additives

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took aim at a long-criticized food safety loophole on March 10, directing the Food and Drug Administration to explore rulemaking that

By Jonan Pilet

/ 13 Mar 2025

GRAS no more? Kennedy moves to end self-affirmed food additives

West Virginia becomes first state to pass sweeping ban on artificial food dyes

West Virginia lawmakers have made history by passing a groundbreaking bill that bans a slate of artificial food dyes and preservatives, positioning the state as a trailblazer in the fight

By Jonan Pilet

/ 10 Mar 2025

West Virginia becomes first state to pass sweeping ban on artificial food dyes

At-home freeze drying: A growing trend with food safety concerns

As the popularity of at-home freeze drying continues to grow, so do questions about its safety. Once primarily a commercial food preservation technique, freeze drying has made its way into

By Jonan Pilet

/ 24 Feb 2025

At-home freeze drying: A growing trend with food safety concerns

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USDA freezes Maine funding over Title IX dispute

Investigation underway into teen’s death in Costa Rica from possible foodborne illness

McDonald’s food safety ad: A rare move in a quiet industry

Machine learning links up to 64 percent of Salmonella cases to chicken and vegetables

Illinois pushes BVO ban enforcement, testing state vs. federal power

Food industry mounts pushback against RFK Jr.’s artificial dye crackdown

Consumer Reports unveils the most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S.

Snakes, sharks and surprise contaminants

Norovirus outbreak affects over 80 on Coral Princess as cruise ship cases surge in 2025

GRAS no more? Kennedy moves to end self-affirmed food additives

West Virginia becomes first state to pass sweeping ban on artificial food dyes

At-home freeze drying: A growing trend with food safety concerns