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.

Boar’s Head takes steps to rebuild public trust after deadly Listeria outbreak

Boar’s Head is rolling out extensive food safety initiatives in the wake of a 2024 Listeria outbreak that sickened 61 people and led to 10 deaths across 19 states.

By Jonan Pilet

/ 14 Feb 2025

Boar’s Head takes steps to rebuild public trust after deadly Listeria outbreak

FDA warns bakery for food safety violations, including sanitation and allergen control failures

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks

By Jonan Pilet

/ 27 Jan 2025

FDA warns bakery for food safety violations, including sanitation and allergen control failures

Parents question federal response after son’s near-death encounter with E. coli

Colton George, an active 10-year-old boy from Avon, IN, known for his prowess on the baseball field and his agility on the basketball court, was the embodiment of the limitless

By Jonan Pilet

/ 8 Jan 2025

Parents question federal response after son’s near-death encounter with E. coli

Tara flour safety questioned after study on Daily Harvest illnesses

A new study published in the Journal of Food Protection reveals that an unexplained outbreak of gastrointestinal and liver illnesses in 2022 was linked to a subscription meal service product

By Jonan Pilet

/ 2 Jan 2025

Tara flour safety questioned after study on Daily Harvest illnesses

Study shows drop in Salmonella cases after Canadian chicken policy change

A recent study published in Epidemiology and Infection has revealed that a 2019 Canadian policy targeting Salmonella contamination in frozen breaded chicken products has significantly reduced the prevalence of the

By Jonan Pilet

/ 30 Dec 2024

Study shows drop in Salmonella cases after Canadian chicken policy change

Stanford study highlights flu virus risks in raw milk amid growing concerns

According to a new study from Stanford University, the influenza virus can remain infectious in raw milk stored at refrigeration temperatures for up to five days. The research, published Dec.

By Jonan Pilet

/ 26 Dec 2024

Stanford study highlights flu virus risks in raw milk amid growing concerns

Cantaloupe Salmonella outbreaks highlight persistent food safety risks

In the past three decades, cantaloupes have consistently been linked to some of the most severe foodborne illness outbreaks involving Salmonella. A recent study published in the Journal of Food

By Jonan Pilet

/ 24 Dec 2024

Cantaloupe Salmonella outbreaks highlight persistent food safety risks

New report looks back on Salmonella outbreak tied to red onions in Canada

A recently published report has detailed the largest multi-provincial Salmonella outbreak in Canada in more than two decades, linking 515 confirmed cases to contaminated red onions imported from the United

By Jonan Pilet

/ 8 Oct 2024

New report looks back on Salmonella outbreak tied to red onions in Canada

Inspection report reveals history of sanitation issues at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

Over a year of repeated sanitation failures — totaling 69 violations — at Boar’s Head’s Virginia plant, appears to have fueled the ongoing Listeria outbreak that has sickened 57 people

By Jonan Pilet

/ 29 Aug 2024

Inspection report reveals history of sanitation issues at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

CDC reports additional 14 illnesses and 5 deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported new cases and deaths associated with the ongoing Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats. Since the

By Jonan Pilet

/ 28 Aug 2024

CDC reports additional 14 illnesses and 5 deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats

FDA, NC State, NASDA launch public health food inspections course

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) has joined forces with North Carolina State University and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

By Jonan Pilet

/ 28 Aug 2024

FDA, NC State, NASDA launch public health food inspections course

FDA issues warning to producer of lead tainted applesauce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a stern warning to Austrofoods, the Ecuador-based manufacturer of apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches recalled last year after being found to

By Jonan Pilet

/ 17 Aug 2024

FDA issues warning to producer of lead tainted applesauce

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Jonan Pilet

Boar’s Head takes steps to rebuild public trust after deadly Listeria outbreak

FDA warns bakery for food safety violations, including sanitation and allergen control failures

Parents question federal response after son’s near-death encounter with E. coli

Tara flour safety questioned after study on Daily Harvest illnesses

Study shows drop in Salmonella cases after Canadian chicken policy change

Stanford study highlights flu virus risks in raw milk amid growing concerns

Cantaloupe Salmonella outbreaks highlight persistent food safety risks

New report looks back on Salmonella outbreak tied to red onions in Canada

Inspection report reveals history of sanitation issues at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

CDC reports additional 14 illnesses and 5 deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats

FDA, NC State, NASDA launch public health food inspections course

FDA issues warning to producer of lead tainted applesauce