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.

New Listeria outbreak posted; patient count in Salmonella outbreak increases significantly

The FDA has identified a new outbreak of Listeria infections, but the source is unknown. The Food and Drug Administration has initiated traceback efforts for the Listeria outbreak but has

By Coral Beach

/ 31 May 2024

New Listeria outbreak posted; patient count in Salmonella outbreak increases significantly

Outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning reported in relation to Oregon mussels

An outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning that has sickened at least 20 people has prompted health officials to urge those who harvested mussels from a stretch of Oregon’s coast

By Coral Beach

/ 28 May 2024

Outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning reported in relation to Oregon mussels

New Salmonella outbreak has sickened 100; investigation ongoing in E. coli outbreak

Federal public health staff are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella illnesses. As yet the Food and Drug Administration has not identified a source of the pathogen. The FDA reports

By Coral Beach

/ 23 May 2024

New Salmonella outbreak has sickened 100; investigation ongoing in E. coli outbreak

FDA determines that tara flour is not safe; 500 were sickened by the ingredient

The FDA has declared tara flour as a not “Generally Recognized As Safe” food and banned its use and importation in the United States. The action comes almost two years

By Coral Beach

/ 16 May 2024

FDA determines that tara flour is not safe; 500 were sickened by the ingredient

Researchers say irradiation of food could reduce foodborne illness outbreaks

Research funded in part by the CDC has shown that food irradiation could reduce the number of foodborne outbreaks caused by pathogens. For the project, researchers looked at 2,153

By Coral Beach

/ 15 May 2024

Researchers say irradiation of food could reduce foodborne illness outbreaks

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

Public health officials have determined that an outbreak of E. coli infections in a Utah city were caused by untreated municipal irrigation water. In July through September 2023, there were

By Coral Beach

/ 13 May 2024

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

FDA finally publishes ag-water rule for produce farming operations

After more than a decade of discussion, the Food and Drug Administration has published a final rule for certain agricultural water used in the production of produce. The new rule

By Coral Beach

/ 3 May 2024

FDA finally publishes ag-water rule for produce farming operations

New E. coli outbreak traced to organic walnuts distributed in 19 states

A new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak is under investigation and has been traced to organic walnuts. More than half of the infected people have been admitted to hospitals. The

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Apr 2024

New E. coli outbreak traced to organic walnuts distributed in 19 states

USDA declares that Salmonella is an adulterant in some chicken products

As of today, the USDA considers Salmonella an adulterant in raw, breaded, stuffed chicken products, making it illegal to sell them if they are contaminated with the pathogen. The decision

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Apr 2024

USDA declares that Salmonella is an adulterant in some chicken products

Investigators link Salmonella outbreak to fresh organic basil from Trader Joe’s

Fresh organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s stores is behind a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the outbreak with

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Apr 2024

Investigators link Salmonella outbreak to fresh organic basil from Trader Joe’s

FDA shifts approach to investigation into lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

Part of a federal investigation into lead in certain cinnamon applesauce products has been shifted to a followup status. The new approach by the Food and Drug Administration is designed

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Apr 2024

FDA shifts approach to investigation into lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

New technology can help companies meet intent of food safety traceability rule

The implementation of a new traceability rule is more than a year and a half away, and the FDA won’t start enforcing the requirements of the rule until 2027,

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Apr 2024

New technology can help companies meet intent of food safety traceability rule

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Coral Beach

New Listeria outbreak posted; patient count in Salmonella outbreak increases significantly

Outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning reported in relation to Oregon mussels

New Salmonella outbreak has sickened 100; investigation ongoing in E. coli outbreak

FDA determines that tara flour is not safe; 500 were sickened by the ingredient

Researchers say irradiation of food could reduce foodborne illness outbreaks

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

FDA finally publishes ag-water rule for produce farming operations

New E. coli outbreak traced to organic walnuts distributed in 19 states

USDA declares that Salmonella is an adulterant in some chicken products

Investigators link Salmonella outbreak to fresh organic basil from Trader Joe’s

FDA shifts approach to investigation into lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

New technology can help companies meet intent of food safety traceability rule