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.

Trump golf resort kitchen gets 32 out of 100 on health inspection report card

Inspectors found multiple food safety violations in May at a golf course resort kitchen owned by President Trump. The inspectors from Somerset County Department of Health found the kitchen at

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Jun 2025

Trump golf resort kitchen gets 32 out of 100 on health inspection report card

FDA outbreak investigations continue

Officials with the Food and Drug Administration are continuing to investigate several foodborne illness outbreaks. For an outbreak of E. coli O145:H28 infections, the FDA has begun sample testing,

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Jun 2025

California bill would ban ultra-processed foods from school lunch programs

California is one step closer to becoming the first state in the nation to ban ultra-processed foods in public school lunches with bipartisan legislation approved by the state Assembly. The

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Jun 2025

California bill would ban ultra-processed foods from school lunch programs

Patient count in Salmonella outbreak traced to cucumbers nearly doubles

An outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cucumbers from Florida is growing. As of May 30, 45 people across 18 states had been infected. Sixteen people have been hospitalized, according

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Jun 2025

Patient count in Salmonella outbreak traced to cucumbers nearly doubles

Salmonella outbreak sickens more than 100 people; investigations into other outbreaks ongoing

The patient count in an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections has jumped to 103, with no source yet identified as the route of the pathogen. A week ago there were

By Coral Beach

/ 22 May 2025

Salmonella outbreak sickens more than 100 people; investigations into other outbreaks ongoing

Scientists say animal operations near leafy greens fields are a food safety problem

Research published this week shows that animal feeding operations continue to be a problem in terms of E. coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens. As evidenced by outbreaks from Shiga

By Coral Beach

/ 22 May 2025

Scientists say animal operations near leafy greens fields are a food safety problem

Listeria outbreak ends with 14 dead

The FDA has closed its investigation into an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections traced to supplemental shakes served in medical facilities. A total of 42 people were sickened in the

By Coral Beach

/ 16 May 2025

Two new outbreaks detected; FDA searching for source of pathogens

The FDA is investigating two new outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. The sources of the pathogens have not yet been determined. An outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo infections has been detected, with

By Coral Beach

/ 15 May 2025

Two new outbreaks detected; FDA searching for source of pathogens

FDA says approval of 3 food dyes will help companies voluntarily switch to natural substances

As part of its attempt to force food companies to voluntarily stop using artificial food dyes, the FDA has approved three dyes that it says come from natural sources. Galdieria

By Coral Beach

/ 13 May 2025

FDA says approval of 3 food dyes will help companies voluntarily switch to natural substances

FDA solves Listeria outbreak after yearlong investigation; 86 products recalled

An FDA outbreak investigation that began in 2024 has finally revealed that the cause of Listeria infections is ready-to-eat foods. Sandwiches and snack foods from Fresh & Ready Foods LLC

By Coral Beach

/ 11 May 2025

FDA solves Listeria outbreak after yearlong investigation; 86 products recalled

FDA delays implementation of rule that would require new nutrition labeling

The FDA is delaying implementation of a rule that would require food companies to print nutritional information on the front labels of their products. The proposed rule was developed by

By Coral Beach

/ 9 May 2025

FDA delays implementation of rule that would require new nutrition labeling

FDA investigating new outbreak of hepatitis A infections; patient counts in other outbreaks increasing

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of hepatitis A infections, but has not yet determined the source of the pathogen. As of the posting of the

By Coral Beach

/ 8 May 2025

FDA investigating new outbreak of hepatitis A infections; patient counts in other outbreaks increasing

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Coral Beach

Trump golf resort kitchen gets 32 out of 100 on health inspection report card

FDA outbreak investigations continue

California bill would ban ultra-processed foods from school lunch programs

Patient count in Salmonella outbreak traced to cucumbers nearly doubles

Salmonella outbreak sickens more than 100 people; investigations into other outbreaks ongoing

Scientists say animal operations near leafy greens fields are a food safety problem

Listeria outbreak ends with 14 dead

Two new outbreaks detected; FDA searching for source of pathogens

FDA says approval of 3 food dyes will help companies voluntarily switch to natural substances

FDA solves Listeria outbreak after yearlong investigation; 86 products recalled

FDA delays implementation of rule that would require new nutrition labeling

FDA investigating new outbreak of hepatitis A infections; patient counts in other outbreaks increasing