Coral Beach

Managing Editor Coral Beach is a print journalist with more than 35 years experience as a reporter and editor for daily newspapers, trade publications and freelance clients including the Kansas City Star and Independence Examiner.

FDA final report on Salmonella outbreak traced to japalenos fails to reveal grower, exporter

The FDA has posted an Executive Summary report on an investigation into Salmonella infections traced to jalapeño peppers. The agency continues to refuse to name the supplier or grower of

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Nov 2026

FDA final report on Salmonella outbreak traced to japalenos fails to reveal grower, exporter

Research shows link between feedlot runoff and produce contamination

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Nov 2026

Research shows link between feedlot runoff and produce contamination

Researchers find little if any progress toward reducing foodborne illness

None of the Healthy People 2020 targets have been met.

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Nov 2026

Researchers find little if any progress toward reducing foodborne illness

CDC declares end to outbreak traced to sprouts; FDA still refuses to name seed supplier

The outbreak caused at least 77 illnesses in 16 states.

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Nov 2026

CDC declares end to outbreak traced to sprouts; FDA still refuses to name seed supplier

County closes investigation into pumpkin patch linked to E. coli outbreak

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Health is wrapping up its investigation into an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to Brookshire Farms in San

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Nov 2026

County closes investigation into pumpkin patch linked to E. coli outbreak

FDA closes investigation into romaine outbreak, still without naming brand or producer; other investigations updated

The FDA reported that it conducted traceback, onsite inspections and sample testing but did not reveal what it traced, what locations were inspected or whether testing involved production environments or finished product.

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Nov 2026

Public health officials say sprout outbreak is over; won't name seed supplier

The CDC and FDA have declared an end to an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections linked to broccoli sprouts and microgreens. The agencies reported that the sprouts were grown from

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Nov 2026

Congresswoman has concerns about sale of infant formula company

The brother sister duo whose company was behind the largest ever outbreak of infant botulism is planning to buy another infant formula company. A statement from MeridianMade, a new company

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Nov 2026

Congresswoman has concerns about sale of infant formula company

Another person dies from bird flu

A second person in Washington has died from complications from the bird flu. The victim was a Yakima County resident who was exposed to avian flu at a dairy with

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Nov 2026

FDA says it plans to propose new rules related to infant formula

The agency did not specify what the rules would address except to say they involve nutrition.

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Oct 2026

FDA says it plans to propose new rules related to infant formula

FDA declares end to outbreak linked to Trader Joe's chicken wraps; a new outbreak is under investigation

Also: The FDA has posted a heavily redacted summary of its investigation into one of this summer's Cyclospora outbreaks.

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Oct 2026

FDA declares end to outbreak linked to Trader Joe's chicken wraps; a new outbreak is under investigation

Attorney General says FDA can alter regs regarding release of information related to outbreak investigations

Under federal law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and his delegees may amend regulations to allow further disclosure, according to the opinion.

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Oct 2026

Attorney General says FDA can alter regs regarding release of information related to outbreak investigations

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Coral Beach

FDA final report on Salmonella outbreak traced to japalenos fails to reveal grower, exporter

Research shows link between feedlot runoff and produce contamination

Researchers find little if any progress toward reducing foodborne illness

County closes investigation into pumpkin patch linked to E. coli outbreak

FDA closes investigation into romaine outbreak, still without naming brand or producer; other investigations updated

Public health officials say sprout outbreak is over; won't name seed supplier

Congresswoman has concerns about sale of infant formula company

Another person dies from bird flu

FDA says it plans to propose new rules related to infant formula

FDA declares end to outbreak linked to Trader Joe's chicken wraps; a new outbreak is under investigation

Attorney General says FDA can alter regs regarding release of information related to outbreak investigations