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.

Food safety expert’s book discusses hidden truths in ‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

Food safety specialist Francine L. Shaw has unveiled her new book, “Who Watches the Kitchen?” This exposé delves into the hidden truths of the food service industry, bringing light to

By Jonan Pilet

/ 2 Oct 2023

Food safety expert’s book discusses hidden truths in ‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

Study finds link between autism in boys and maternal diet soda and aspartame consumption

A recently published study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) shows a potential association between the diagnosis of

By Jonan Pilet

/ 27 Sep 2023

Study finds link between autism in boys and maternal diet soda and aspartame consumption

Study links aspartame consumption to learning and memory deficits in mice

Researchers from the Florida State University College of Medicine have unveiled findings from an ongoing study revealing a potential link between aspartame consumption and learning and memory deficits in mice.

By Jonan Pilet

/ 25 Sep 2023

Study links aspartame consumption to learning and memory deficits in mice

Paqui removes Spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ amid investigation into teen’s death

Texas-based chipmaker Paqui, a subsidiary of The Hershey Company, has announced the removal of its fiery ‘One Chip Challenge’ from shelves following the death of a 14-year-old Massachusetts teen, Harris

By Jonan Pilet

/ 12 Sep 2023

Paqui removes Spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ amid investigation into teen’s death

FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers, unveils Cronobacter history in facilities

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has escalated efforts to ensure the safety of infant formula production by issuing warning letters to three major manufacturers: ByHeart Inc., Mead Johnson

By Jonan Pilet

/ 31 Aug 2023

FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers, unveils Cronobacter history in facilities

14 Years of Food Safety News

Food Safety News (FSN) was created in 2009 by food safety attorney Bill Marler to fill a void in public health media coverage. Since its inception, FSN has provided dedicated

By Jonan Pilet

/ 28 Aug 2023

New audiobook exposes dark truths of the pet food industry

— BOOK REVIEW — In an era where multitasking is a necessity, the audio edition of “TOXIC: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business” by acclaimed food safety

By Jonan Pilet

/ 20 Aug 2023

New audiobook exposes dark truths of the pet food industry

FDA issues advisory over Darwin’s Natural Pet Products over Salmonella concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a cautionary advisory to consumers, urging them not to feed their pets specific lots of raw cat food and dog

By Jonan Pilet

/ 17 Aug 2023

FDA issues advisory over Darwin’s Natural Pet Products over Salmonella concerns

IAFP presents food safety awards at annual banquet

TORONTO — Last night, the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) announced its award winners at its annual meeting’s Awards Banquet. IAFP presented awards recognizing excellence in food safety to

By Jonan Pilet

/ 20 Jul 2023

IAFP presents food safety awards at annual banquet

Army invests in food safety to ensure mission readiness and troop well-being

TORONTO — Shannon McGraw-Manza, a research bioengineer with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) – Soldier Center, highlighted the army’s interest in food safety during her presentation at

By Jonan Pilet

/ 20 Jul 2023

Army invests in food safety to ensure mission readiness and troop well-being

CDC researcher discusses multistate salmonella outbreaks linked to Indiana-grown melons

TORONTO — Laura Gieraltowski, lead of the Foodborne Outbreak Response Team at the CDC’s Outbreak Response and Prevention Branch, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases, presented a review of

By Jonan Pilet

/ 19 Jul 2023

CDC researcher discusses multistate salmonella outbreaks linked to Indiana-grown melons

Researcher sheds light on PFAS concerns and urges action at IAFP Conference

TORONTO — Cheryl Murphy, a researcher from the Michigan State University (MSU) Center for PFAS Research, delivered a presentation on the persistent issue of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the

By Jonan Pilet

/ 18 Jul 2023

Researcher sheds light on PFAS concerns and urges action at IAFP Conference

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Food safety expert’s book discusses hidden truths in ‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

Study finds link between autism in boys and maternal diet soda and aspartame consumption

Study links aspartame consumption to learning and memory deficits in mice

Paqui removes Spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ amid investigation into teen’s death

FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers, unveils Cronobacter history in facilities

14 Years of Food Safety News

New audiobook exposes dark truths of the pet food industry

FDA issues advisory over Darwin’s Natural Pet Products over Salmonella concerns

IAFP presents food safety awards at annual banquet

Army invests in food safety to ensure mission readiness and troop well-being

CDC researcher discusses multistate salmonella outbreaks linked to Indiana-grown melons

Researcher sheds light on PFAS concerns and urges action at IAFP Conference