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.

More cinnamon added to FDA’s public alert because of elevated levels of lead

The FDA has updated its public alert about cinnamon with an additional product, Venzu Traders cinnamon (dalchini) powder, that contains elevated levels of lead. The Food and Drug Administration collected

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Nov 2025

More cinnamon added to FDA’s public alert because of elevated levels of lead

Two outbreak investigations closed; source of another found to be Member’s Mark supplement

The Food and Drug Administration has closed investigations into two foodborne illness outbreaks without having found the source of the pathogens. For an outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes that

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Nov 2025

Two outbreak investigations closed; source of another found to be Member’s Mark supplement

Canadian Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios continues to grow; another product recalled

There is another recall in Canada related to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 117 people. Almost 50 products containing pistachios have been recalled so far. The new recall is

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Nov 2025

Canadian Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios continues to grow; another product recalled

Kennedy, USDA miss self-imposed deadline for new dietary guidelines

Among the problems the shutdown of the federal government is causing is a delay in the publication of new dietary guidelines designed to keep the public safe and healthy. The

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Nov 2025

Kennedy, USDA miss self-imposed deadline for new dietary guidelines

New Salmonella outbreak traced to dietary supplement imported from India; recall initiated

The FDA and CDC are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Richmond infections that have been traced to imported moringa leaf powder. As of Oct. 31 there are 11 confirmed

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Oct 2025

New Salmonella outbreak traced to dietary supplement imported from India; recall initiated

More cinnamon added to public alert because of elevated levels of lead

The FDA is updating its alert about evelated levels of lead in cinnamon to include DEVI-brand and BaiLiFeng-brand ground cinnamon. So far 18 cinnamon brands have been found to have

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Oct 2025

More cinnamon added to public alert because of elevated levels of lead

FDA continues outbreak investigations

The Food and Drug Administration has advanced an investigation into one Salmonella outbreak and declared another one over. For an outbreak of Salmonella Richmond that has sickened 11 people the

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Oct 2025

CSPI says regulations needed to force companies to stop using food dyes

Although some food companies have said they will voluntarily remove certain artificial dyes from their products, at least a third of companies have not said they will make such changes,

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Oct 2025

CSPI says regulations needed to force companies to stop using food dyes

FDA outlines outbreak investigations in redacted executive summaries

The Food and Drug Administration has closed investigations into two Salmonella outbreaks and released redacted information about them. The information, officially referred to as Executive Incident Summary Abstracts, is part

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Oct 2025

FDA outlines outbreak investigations in redacted executive summaries

Bird flu hits 48 percent fatality rate in humans

The Pan American Health Organization is reporting another human death from the bird flu. As of August, there have been 76 human cases and two deaths in five countries in

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Oct 2025

Bird flu hits 48 percent fatality rate in humans

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Coral Beach

More moringa powder linked to outbreak of Salmonella infections

More cinnamon added to FDA’s public alert because of elevated levels of lead

Two outbreak investigations closed; source of another found to be Member’s Mark supplement

Canadian Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios continues to grow; another product recalled

Kennedy, USDA miss self-imposed deadline for new dietary guidelines

New Salmonella outbreak traced to dietary supplement imported from India; recall initiated

More deaths reported in Listeria outbreak linked to pre-made pasta meals

More cinnamon added to public alert because of elevated levels of lead

FDA continues outbreak investigations

CSPI says regulations needed to force companies to stop using food dyes

FDA outlines outbreak investigations in redacted executive summaries

Bird flu hits 48 percent fatality rate in humans