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.

Questions raised about food safety in Ohio in wake of the train wreck

As chemicals fill the air and seep into the ground in eastern Ohio, resident farmers and consumers worry about the long-term effects on food safety. “The big issue is what

By Jonan Pilet

/ 15 Feb 2023

Questions raised about food safety in Ohio in wake of the train wreck

Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response, submits his resignation

Today Frank Yiannas informed Commissioner Robert Califf of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration that he will be resigning his position as Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Food

By Jonan Pilet

/ 25 Jan 2023

Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response, submits his resignation

Sneaking a taste isn’t worth the risk

Baking is a great family activity for all ages during the holidays. And with the allure of the sweet aromas, it’s easy to be tempted to taste a bite

By Jonan Pilet

/ 21 Dec 2022

CDC finds that many consumers fail to cook raw frozen stuffed chicken products properly

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used an internet panel survey and found that more than one-half of respondents reported using an appliance other than

By Jonan Pilet

/ 9 Dec 2022

CDC finds that many consumers fail to cook raw frozen stuffed chicken products properly

Man convicted of poisoning food at retail stores

David Lohr was sentenced in Arizona on Oct. 27 to 10 years probation. The sentence is in addition to a federal prison sentence in 2021. Lohr was charged with tampering

By Jonan Pilet

/ 10 Nov 2022

Man convicted of poisoning food at retail stores

Misidentification increases the risk of poisoning as mushroom hunters head out to forage

It’s prime mushroom hunting time in much of the United States, but foragers need to have a keen eye or an expert opinion to avoid serious consequences. A recent

By Jonan Pilet

/ 28 Oct 2022

Misidentification increases the risk of poisoning as mushroom hunters head out to forage

Toddler died in E. coli outbreak linked to petting zoo; others were hospitalized

An outbreak of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) O157:H7 linked to a petting zoo in Rutherford County, TN, has resulted in the death of a 2-year-old, according to a

By Jonan Pilet

/ 21 Oct 2022

Toddler died in E. coli outbreak linked to petting zoo; others were hospitalized

Food safety experts give recommendations to panel charged with reviewing FDA

Yesterday and today in Washington, D.C., the Reagan-Udall Foundation is facilitating a public meeting of its Independent Expert Panel on food. The independent expert panel has been charged with

By Jonan Pilet

/ 30 Sep 2022

Food safety experts give recommendations to panel charged with reviewing FDA

Food safety tips for those in Hurricane Ian’s path

Hurricane Ian has made landfall and those in its path brace for the potential damage it may cause. With so many safety concerns, it can be easy to overlook food

By Jonan Pilet

/ 28 Sep 2022

Food safety tips for those in Hurricane Ian’s path

Could virtual reality be the future of poultry health?

Researchers at Iowa State University are attempting to increase hens’ welfare and health through virtual reality (VR). In recent years, VR technology has found its way into every part of

By Jonan Pilet

/ 29 Aug 2022

Could virtual reality be the future of poultry health?

IAFP presents awards at 2022 annual meeting

PITTSBURGH, PA — 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

By Jonan Pilet

/ 4 Aug 2022

IAFP presents awards at 2022 annual meeting

IAFP session provides overview of recent international foodborne outbreaks

PITTSBURGH, PA — In an IAFP 2022 session on Aug. 2, Dr. Ewen Todd, Ewen Todd Consulting, LLC, provided an overview of several international outbreaks. Todd started with a chocolate outbreak

By Jonan Pilet

/ 3 Aug 2022

IAFP session provides overview of recent international foodborne outbreaks

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Jonan Pilet

Questions raised about food safety in Ohio in wake of the train wreck

Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response, submits his resignation

CDC finds that many consumers fail to cook raw frozen stuffed chicken products properly

Man convicted of poisoning food at retail stores

Misidentification increases the risk of poisoning as mushroom hunters head out to forage

Toddler died in E. coli outbreak linked to petting zoo; others were hospitalized

Food safety experts give recommendations to panel charged with reviewing FDA

Food safety tips for those in Hurricane Ian’s path

Could virtual reality be the future of poultry health?

IAFP presents awards at 2022 annual meeting

IAFP session provides overview of recent international foodborne outbreaks