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.
During this first week of 2023, the Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate three outbreaks of foodborne illnesses initially reported in 2022.
The most recent outbreak has sickened people
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With the New Year comes new challenges, many of which are hanging on from 2022.
A bright spot that appeared in the final days of 2022 that is shining
The FDA is investigating a new outbreak on infections related to consumption of raw alfalfa sprouts.
At least 15 people in Nebraska have become sick from Salmonella Typhimurium. U.S.
This year saw the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issue notices on 11 multi-state foodborne illness outbreaks, ranging from ground beef to strawberries.
The Food and Drug Administration’s
For its 31st annual report on pesticide residues in food, the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA has good news.
“In 2021, over 99 percent of the samples tested had
Three U.S. federal entities are coming together to launch the Food Safety for Food Security Partnership, also known as FS4FS.
“Strong food safety delivered through policies and institutions, as
State and federal officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of norovirus infections traced to raw oysters from Texas.
As of today, an estimated 211 people have become sick in the
The federal government has closed some foodborne illness outbreak investigations in the past week.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service released even less information when it closed its
A study by Consumer Reports has found dangerously high levels of heavy metals in chocolate from well-known brands including Hershey’s, Theo, and Trader Joe’s.
Of particular concern are
The FDA and USDA continue to investigate outbreaks with the sources of the pathogens remaining unknown.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service have posted virtually no information on
After 60 days of waiting, a report on operations at the FDA has arrived. It says the agency needs more money and an organizational chart that has a clear chain
Reactions to yesterday’s report on the inner workings of the food side of the Food And Drug Administration were cautiously optimistic. The commissioner of the agency was less than
