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.

FDA detects new Listeria outbreak; investigations of other outbreaks continue

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes. There are 28 confirmed patients in the outbreak, as of March 13. The FDA

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Mar 2025

FDA detects new Listeria outbreak; investigations of other outbreaks continue

More than 6,500 foodborne illness outbreaks reported from 2014-2022

About 800 foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the United States every year, sickening more than 15,000 people, with one of the most frequent causes of contamination coming from animal

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Mar 2025

More than 6,500 foodborne illness outbreaks reported from 2014-2022

Foodborne illnesses take a back seat to other issues at Kennedy’s meeting with food leaders

After a meeting with representatives from some of the country’s mega food producers, the Secretary of Health and Human Services said he focused on food safety. However, Robert F.

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Mar 2025

Foodborne illnesses take a back seat to other issues at Kennedy’s meeting with food leaders

Another state bans lab-grown meat

South Dakota has a new law that will prohibit the use of public tax dollars for researching or purchasing cultivated meats. Rep. Jana Hunt, R-Dupree, introduced the bill, HB

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Mar 2025

Vaccinating poultry can reduce antibiotic resistance in meat that can transfer to people

A study has been conducted in broiler breeder flocks to assess the frequency of target bacteria, their antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to obtain a comprehensive picture of AMR in poultry

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Mar 2025

Vaccinating poultry can reduce antibiotic resistance in meat that can transfer to people

President Trump eliminates two key food safety committees

The Trump Administration has eliminated two USDA food safety advisory committees that have been in place for decades. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notified committee members of the move

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Mar 2025

President Trump eliminates two key food safety committees

New Listeria outbreak detected; other outbreaks remain under investigation

Inspectors with the Food and Drug Administration are tracking a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes. So far there are three confirmed patients. The FDA has not reported the

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Mar 2025

New Listeria outbreak detected; other outbreaks remain under investigation

Interim FDA food official represented firm behind infant formula outbreak

The company behind the deadly 2022 infant formula outbreak and recall situation was represented by the man expected to be appointed to lead the FDA division that oversees food safety.

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Mar 2025

Interim FDA food official represented firm behind infant formula outbreak

Office of Personnel Management rescinds order to fire government workers

Following an order from a federal judge, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management walked back its order to agencies to fire probationary employees. Probationary employees include workers who have

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Mar 2025

Office of Personnel Management rescinds order to fire government workers

Raw cat food recalled after state testing finds contamination with bird flu

Wild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw of Olympia, WA, is recalling frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats because it has tested positive for Highly

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Mar 2025

Raw cat food recalled after state testing finds contamination with bird flu

FDA rehires at least one food safety employee; federal judge says some firings likely done illegally

Some staff at the FDA and USDA could be headed back to work after mass government firings at the behest of the Department of Governmental Efficiency led by Elon Musk.

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Mar 2025

FDA rehires at least one food safety employee; federal judge says some firings likely done illegally

FDA outbreak investigations continue

The Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate four foodborne illness outbreaks, two from Salmonella and two from Listeria monocytogenes. For an outbreak of Salmonella Newport, the number of patients

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Feb 2025

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Coral Beach

FDA detects new Listeria outbreak; investigations of other outbreaks continue

More than 6,500 foodborne illness outbreaks reported from 2014-2022

Foodborne illnesses take a back seat to other issues at Kennedy’s meeting with food leaders

Another state bans lab-grown meat

Vaccinating poultry can reduce antibiotic resistance in meat that can transfer to people

President Trump eliminates two key food safety committees

New Listeria outbreak detected; other outbreaks remain under investigation

Interim FDA food official represented firm behind infant formula outbreak

Office of Personnel Management rescinds order to fire government workers

Raw cat food recalled after state testing finds contamination with bird flu

FDA rehires at least one food safety employee; federal judge says some firings likely done illegally

FDA outbreak investigations continue