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.

Mysterious outbreak sickens more than a dozen, closes restaurant

State and federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of illnesses linked to an as yet unnamed restaurant. The Food and Drug Administration has released little information about the outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Apr 2023

Mysterious outbreak sickens more than a dozen, closes restaurant

One more sick in hepatitis A outbreak; investigations into other outbreaks continue

The patient count in a hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen organic strawberries has increased, according to an update from the Food and Drug Administration. There are now eight confirmed

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Apr 2023

One more sick in hepatitis A outbreak; investigations into other outbreaks continue

FDA extends comment period for guidance on plant-based ‘milk’ labels

The Food and Drug Administration is reopening the public comment period on draft guidance for labels on plant-based “milk” products. Federal officials say the new deadline for submitting comments will

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Apr 2023

FDA extends comment period for guidance on plant-based ‘milk’ labels

FDA begins onsite inspection of unnamed location in relation to flour outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation into an outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Infantis that has been linked to flour. As of the most recent update,

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Apr 2023

FDA begins onsite inspection of unnamed location in relation to flour outbreak

Some lawmakers want to allow the sale of unpasteurized milk in Iowa

Milk producers would be able to sell raw, unpasteurized milk in Iowa if the state Senate approves a bill that has already made it through the House of Representatives. Healthcare

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Apr 2023

Some lawmakers want to allow the sale of unpasteurized milk in Iowa

FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens

The Food and Drug Administration is reminding manufacturers of plant-based proteins to be aware of the legal requirements of such products. The reminder is a pre-emptive strike for developers and

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Apr 2023

FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens

FDA says the hepatitis A virus in this year’s frozen strawberry outbreak is identical to one from 2022

Federal officials have confirmed that the strain of hepatitis A virus found in frozen organic strawberries involved in a multi-state outbreak this year is the same strain that caused an

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Apr 2023

FDA says the hepatitis A virus in this year’s frozen strawberry outbreak is identical to one from 2022

CDC reports that outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms has ended; concerns continue about this imported commodity

Federal officials say an outbreak of Listeria infections traced to enoki mushrooms has ended. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the outbreak sickened five people in four

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Apr 2023

CDC reports that outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms has ended; concerns continue about this imported commodity

Officials link Revolution Farms lettuces to Listeria outbreak; recall expanded

A Michigan producer has expanded a lettuce recall because its products have been linked to an ongoing multi-state outbreak of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes. The recall by Revolution Farms

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Apr 2023

Officials link Revolution Farms lettuces to Listeria outbreak; recall expanded

CDC says outbreak of Listeria infections traced to deli meat and cheese is over

A deadly Listeria outbreak from deli meat and cheese has ended, according to federal officials. The notice this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was the first

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Apr 2023

CDC says outbreak of Listeria infections traced to deli meat and cheese is over

Consumer Reports compiles a list of 10 ‘risky foods’ to watch out for

Consumer Reports is out with a new analysis of what it describes as risky foods consumers should know about. The list was compiled after the organization looked at data from

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Mar 2023

Consumer Reports compiles a list of 10 ‘risky foods’ to watch out for

FDA, and CDC say flour is the source of the Salmonella outbreak; brands not known yet

Federal officials have identified flour as the source of a Salmonella Infantis outbreak that has sickened people in 11 states. Three people have been hospitalized. The Food and Drug Administration

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Mar 2023

FDA, and CDC say flour is the source of the Salmonella outbreak; brands not known yet

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Coral Beach

Mysterious outbreak sickens more than a dozen, closes restaurant

One more sick in hepatitis A outbreak; investigations into other outbreaks continue

FDA extends comment period for guidance on plant-based ‘milk’ labels

FDA begins onsite inspection of unnamed location in relation to flour outbreak

Some lawmakers want to allow the sale of unpasteurized milk in Iowa

FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens

FDA says the hepatitis A virus in this year’s frozen strawberry outbreak is identical to one from 2022

CDC reports that outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms has ended; concerns continue about this imported commodity

Officials link Revolution Farms lettuces to Listeria outbreak; recall expanded

CDC says outbreak of Listeria infections traced to deli meat and cheese is over

Consumer Reports compiles a list of 10 ‘risky foods’ to watch out for

FDA, and CDC say flour is the source of the Salmonella outbreak; brands not known yet