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.

Republicans want to prevent USDA from implementing rule to control Salmonella

Two Republican representatives have introduced a bill that would prevent the U.S. Department of Agriculture from pursuing a rule to reduce Salmonella in raw poultry products. The U.S.

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Feb 2025

Republicans want to prevent USDA from implementing rule to control Salmonella

New Salmonella outbreak in U.S. linked to imported pastries; Canadian outbreak caused by same strain of pathogen

The FDA is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections traced to frozen mini pastries. The outbreak is associated with a similar situation in Canada. In the United States there

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Feb 2025

New Salmonella outbreak under investigation

Investigators from the Food and Drug Administration are working on a new Salmonella outbreak of unknown origin. The Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak has sickened at least 18 people. The FDA has

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Feb 2025

New Salmonella outbreak under investigation

Government Accountability Office says the country needs a unified food safety system

A new report from the Government Accountability Office states that most goals to reduce foodborne illnesses in America have not been met. The GAO report points out that the safety

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Feb 2025

Government Accountability Office says the country needs a unified food safety system

Legislators want the FDA to be able to test samples from feed lots during outbreaks

Two U.S. legislators have introduced a bill that would give the FDA the ability to collect microbial samples at feed lots during foodborne illness outbreaks. Representative Rosa DeLauro, D-CT,

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Feb 2025

Legislators want the FDA to be able to test samples from feed lots during outbreaks

Esteban leaving USDA for private sector

Dr. Emilio Esteban is leaving the USDA to take a job with Mérieux NutriSciences as Chief Scientific Officer for its North America division and head of its Global Analytical Hub.

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Feb 2025

GAO wants USDA to step up efforts to control bacteria in meat and poultry

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prioritize the updating of pathogen standards for bacteria found in meat and poultry. A

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Jan 2025

GAO wants USDA to step up efforts to control bacteria in meat and poultry

North Dakota House advances bill to allow the sale of raw milk to consumers

Consumers in North Dakota are one step closer to being able to buy unpasteurized milk direct from farmers. The state’s House of Representatives passed a bill allowing dairies to

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Jan 2025

North Dakota House advances bill to allow the sale of raw milk to consumers

USDA includes special Boar’s Head review in annual sampling plan

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is continuing its sampling plan and has published updates for the 2025 fiscal year. The plan is designed to leverage technological and

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jan 2025

USDA includes special Boar’s Head review in annual sampling plan

Government Accountability Office finds problems with FDA inspection rates

In response to a report from the Government Accountability Office, the FDA says the biggest stumbling block to conducting inspections of food facilities is understaffing. The Food and Drug Administration

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Jan 2025

Government Accountability Office finds problems with FDA inspection rates

FDA announces new strategy to prevent contamination of fresh and frozen berries

The FDA has developed a new strategy to prevent the contamination of fresh and frozen berries with viruses such as hepatitis A and norovirus. “Collaboration between regulators, the global berry

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Jan 2025

FDA announces new strategy to prevent contamination of fresh and frozen berries

State orders raw milk dairy to stop production because of outbreak

The Connecticut Department of Agricultural has issued a “stop sale” and recall on raw milk from Nature View Dairy because of two cases of illness tied to the dairy’s

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Jan 2025

State orders raw milk dairy to stop production because of outbreak

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Coral Beach

Republicans want to prevent USDA from implementing rule to control Salmonella

New Salmonella outbreak in U.S. linked to imported pastries; Canadian outbreak caused by same strain of pathogen

New Salmonella outbreak under investigation

Government Accountability Office says the country needs a unified food safety system

Legislators want the FDA to be able to test samples from feed lots during outbreaks

Esteban leaving USDA for private sector

GAO wants USDA to step up efforts to control bacteria in meat and poultry

North Dakota House advances bill to allow the sale of raw milk to consumers

USDA includes special Boar’s Head review in annual sampling plan

Government Accountability Office finds problems with FDA inspection rates

FDA announces new strategy to prevent contamination of fresh and frozen berries

State orders raw milk dairy to stop production because of outbreak