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.

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

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

Backyard poultry flocks linked to outbreak of Salmonella; most victims younger than 5

The CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections that are linked to contact with backyard poultry. Information from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says at least

By Coral Beach

/ 8 May 2025

Backyard poultry flocks linked to outbreak of Salmonella; most victims younger than 5

Future of FDA’s outbreak response team unclear amid agency’s staff cutbacks

The FDA has released its report on the 2023 actions of its Core Outbreak Response and Evaluation network. The network’s mission is to find, stop and aid in the

By Coral Beach

/ 7 May 2025

Future of FDA’s outbreak response team unclear amid agency’s staff cutbacks

FDA plans to increase inspections of foreign facilities; few details released

The FDA is stepping up its unannounced inspections of foreign manufacturing facilities. In a statement about the increase in inspections, the Food and Drug Administration did not report how many

By Coral Beach

/ 7 May 2025

FDA plans to increase inspections of foreign facilities; few details released

Officials investigating Salmonella outbreak linked to San Diego restaurant

Five people were hospitalized as part of a Salmonella outbreak linked to a Middle Eastern restaurant in Clairemont, San Diego County health officials have reported. Officials are investigating the outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 5 May 2025

Officials investigating Salmonella outbreak linked to San Diego restaurant

FDA poised to rehire some employees

The Food and Drug Administration is set to rehire some of the staff that was let go during mass firings in the past three months. The rehires will include some

By Coral Beach

/ 2 May 2025

Federal agencies begin joint investigation of new Listeria outbreak

The FDA and USDA have launched a joint investigation into a new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. The source of the pathogen has not yet been found. For the agencies

By Coral Beach

/ 1 May 2025

Federal agencies begin joint investigation of new Listeria outbreak

USDA pulls back from declaring it illegal to sell Salmonella contaminated poultry

Poultry producers will continue to be able to legally sell products contaminated with Salmonella now that the USDA has withdrawn a proposed regulation. The “Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry” had

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Apr 2025

USDA pulls back from declaring it illegal to sell Salmonella contaminated poultry

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Coral Beach

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

Backyard poultry flocks linked to outbreak of Salmonella; most victims younger than 5

Future of FDA’s outbreak response team unclear amid agency’s staff cutbacks

FDA plans to increase inspections of foreign facilities; few details released

Officials investigating Salmonella outbreak linked to San Diego restaurant

FDA poised to rehire some employees

Federal agencies begin joint investigation of new Listeria outbreak

USDA pulls back from declaring it illegal to sell Salmonella contaminated poultry