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.

Red dye No. 3 now banned; consumer groups applaud FDA’s action

The Food and Drug Administration this week banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in foods, meeting requirements of the 1960 Delaney Clause of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Jan 2025

Red dye No. 3 now banned; consumer groups applaud FDA’s action

FDA proposes new nutrition labeling for front of packages to protect public health

To help combat the nation’s chronic disease crisis, the FDA has announced a proposal for a rule that would require front-of-package labeling for nutritional information. If finalized, the proposed

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Jan 2025

FDA proposes new nutrition labeling for front of packages to protect public health

Food Safety and Inspection Service reports on Boar’s Head investigation

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published its report on inspection practices used by the agency in relation to the deadly 2024 Listeria outbreak traced to

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Jan 2025

FDA redacts information from report showing Taylor Farms inadequate food safety measures related to McDonald’s E. coli outbreak

An FDA inspection report shows that Taylor Farms violated food safety regulations at the Colorado plant that processed slivered onions linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak. The raw onions

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Jan 2025

FDA redacts information from report showing Taylor Farms inadequate food safety measures related to McDonald’s E. coli outbreak

Parker’s Promise — One mother’s way of helping parents cope with illnesses

In the summer of 2022 Parker Stine’s parents signed him up for a fun, educational stint at a day camp where he would care for a baby goat for

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Jan 2025

Parker’s Promise — One mother’s way of helping parents cope with illnesses

CDC declares Salmonella outbreak over; more than 100 sickened by cucumbers

An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections traced to imported cucumbers has ended with 113 patients confirmed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the first outbreak patients developed

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Jan 2025

CDC declares Salmonella outbreak over; more than 100 sickened by cucumbers

E. coli outbreak declared over without name of lettuce supplier being revealed

An outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections traced to romaine lettuce has been declared over without the name of the lettuce supplier being released to the public. The outbreak,

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Jan 2025

E. coli outbreak declared over without name of lettuce supplier being revealed

Foodborne illness outbreaks overlap from 2024 into 2025

As 2025 begins, the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to investigate outbreaks of foodborne illnesses that started in 2024. Overall, the Centers for

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Jan 2025

Foodborne illness outbreaks overlap from 2024 into 2025

California man seeks reimbursement from raw milk dairy after two of his cats die

Joseph Journell thought he was doing the wholesome thing when he fed raw, unpasteurized milk to his cats. Journell also drank the raw milk, thinking it provided benefits that pasteurized

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Jan 2025

California man seeks reimbursement from raw milk dairy after two of his cats die

FDA investigating company linked to Listeria outbreak but is not releasing firm’s name

The FDA has begun inspections of a company linked to a listeria outbreak, but has not released the name of the company. The Food and Drug Administration has also begun

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Jan 2025

FDA investigating company linked to Listeria outbreak but is not releasing firm’s name

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

A new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes is under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. As of Dec. 26, there were 31 patients in the outbreak. The FDA

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Dec 2024

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

Patient count in Salmonella outbreak traced to cucumbers hits 100; investigation ongoing

The number of patients in an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections traced to cucumbers from Mexico has jumped from 68 to 100. The implicated cucumbers, distributed by importers SunFed Produce,

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Dec 2024

Patient count in Salmonella outbreak traced to cucumbers hits 100; investigation ongoing

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Coral Beach

Red dye No. 3 now banned; consumer groups applaud FDA’s action

FDA proposes new nutrition labeling for front of packages to protect public health

Food Safety and Inspection Service reports on Boar’s Head investigation

FDA redacts information from report showing Taylor Farms inadequate food safety measures related to McDonald’s E. coli outbreak

Parker’s Promise — One mother’s way of helping parents cope with illnesses

CDC declares Salmonella outbreak over; more than 100 sickened by cucumbers

E. coli outbreak declared over without name of lettuce supplier being revealed

Foodborne illness outbreaks overlap from 2024 into 2025

California man seeks reimbursement from raw milk dairy after two of his cats die

FDA investigating company linked to Listeria outbreak but is not releasing firm’s name

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

Patient count in Salmonella outbreak traced to cucumbers hits 100; investigation ongoing