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.

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

By Jonan Pilet

/ 16 Mar 2024

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

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

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

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By Jonan Pilet

/ 28 Aug 2023

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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

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