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.

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

FDA warning letter reveals troublesome history of Salmonella in Quaker Oats facility years before massive recall

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By Jonan Pilet

/ 12 Jul 2024

FDA warning letter reveals troublesome history of Salmonella in Quaker Oats facility years before massive recall

CDC reports no progress in reducing foodborne infections in 2023

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that the incidence of eight domestically acquired infections commonly transmitted through food either increased or remained stable in

By Jonan Pilet

/ 8 Jul 2024

CDC reports no progress in reducing foodborne infections in 2023

FDA issues warning over Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies linked to hospitalizations

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies. Consumers are urged to

By Jonan Pilet

/ 11 Jun 2024

Outbreak of Trichinellosis in 3 states linked to bear meat consumption

In an unusual outbreak of human trichinellosis in July 2022, six people from three states—Arizona, Minnesota, and South Dakota—were diagnosed with the parasitic disease after consuming bear meat

By Jonan Pilet

/ 11 Jun 2024

Outbreak of Trichinellosis in 3 states linked to bear meat consumption

Is your state in the top 10 states with dirtiest restaurants?

A recent analysis has revealed that New Jersey holds the dubious distinction of having the dirtiest restaurants in the United States. According to data compiled from TripAdvisor reviews, New Jersey

By Jonan Pilet

/ 10 Jun 2024

Is your state in the top 10 states with dirtiest restaurants?

Cucumbers linked to ongoing Salmonella Africana outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with public health and regulatory officials in several states and the U.S. FDA, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana

By Jonan Pilet

/ 5 Jun 2024

Cucumbers linked to ongoing Salmonella Africana outbreak

Should I be worried about worms eating my brain? Setting the record straight on the dangers of ‘brain worms’

Can I get a “brain worm” from eating undercooked meat? There’s little I find more terrifying than the idea of something living and crawling around inside me. Based on

By Jonan Pilet

/ 20 May 2024

Should I be worried about worms eating my brain? Setting the record straight on the dangers of ‘brain worms’

Consumer Reports investigation raises concerns about pesticides in produce

Consumer Reports (CR) has found concerning discoveries regarding pesticide contamination in everyday fruits and vegetables in a newly released investigation. The report, representing CR’s most extensive analysis to date,

By Jonan Pilet

/ 18 Apr 2024

Consumer Reports investigation raises concerns about pesticides in produce

Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables

An investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns regarding the safety of Lunchables, a popular prepackaged lunch product marketed for children. The investigation revealed that some Lunchables kits contained lead

By Jonan Pilet

/ 11 Apr 2024

Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables

States take sides in the raw milk debate

The debate over the legality of raw milk sales continues to stir discussions among legislators, public health officials, and consumers across the United States. Raw milk, which is milk that

By Jonan Pilet

/ 18 Mar 2024

States take sides in the raw milk debate

E. coli outbreak linked to animal exhibit raises concerns in Tennessee

A report has been released in relation to an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Tennessee, with health authorities linking the cases to attendance at an animal

By Jonan Pilet

/ 16 Mar 2024

E. coli outbreak linked to animal exhibit raises concerns in Tennessee

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FDA issues warning to producer of lead tainted applesauce

FDA warning letter reveals troublesome history of Salmonella in Quaker Oats facility years before massive recall

CDC reports no progress in reducing foodborne infections in 2023

FDA issues warning over Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies linked to hospitalizations

Outbreak of Trichinellosis in 3 states linked to bear meat consumption

Is your state in the top 10 states with dirtiest restaurants?

Cucumbers linked to ongoing Salmonella Africana outbreak

Should I be worried about worms eating my brain? Setting the record straight on the dangers of ‘brain worms’

Consumer Reports investigation raises concerns about pesticides in produce

Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables

States take sides in the raw milk debate

E. coli outbreak linked to animal exhibit raises concerns in Tennessee