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.

Investigators find Salmonella patients drank raw milk before becoming ill

Nine people have been sickened, and three have been admitted to hospitals after drinking raw milk and becoming infected by Salmonella. Health officials from the County of San Diego have

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Oct 2023

Investigators find Salmonella patients drank raw milk before becoming ill

Beach Beat: A round table discussion with FDA’s new deputy commissioner for foods

Time is on my side, yes it is . . .” Written by Jerry Ragovoy performed by The Rolling Stones Nothing could be further from the truth than that song lyric regarding the

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Oct 2023

Beach Beat: A round table discussion with FDA’s new deputy commissioner for foods

Farms in Indiana implicated in recent cantaloupe outbreak, but FDA has not named them

The FDA says the outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to three farms in Indiana is over, but the agency has not named the farms. The melon farms were also

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Oct 2023

Farms in Indiana implicated in recent cantaloupe outbreak, but FDA has not named them

The cause of the Salmonella Thompson outbreak remains under investigation

Federal officials are still looking for the cause of an outbreak of Salmonella Thompson infections. According to an update from the Food and Drug Administration, the outbreak continues to grow,

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Oct 2023

The cause of the Salmonella Thompson outbreak remains under investigation

Raw milk identified as cause of campylobacteriosis outbreak in Utah

Public health officials in Salt Lake County are investigating an outbreak associated with raw, unpasteurized milk. The Salt Lake County Health Department has confirmed 14 people with infections from campylobacter.

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Oct 2023

Raw milk identified as cause of campylobacteriosis outbreak in Utah

New Salmonella outbreak underway; FDA looking for source of the pathogen

Federal public health officials have begun an investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Thompson infections but have not yet identified a source. The Food and Drug Administration announced the outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Oct 2023

New Salmonella outbreak underway; FDA looking for source of the pathogen

Speakers say the FDA has access to tools to improve recalls; it just needs to use them

Dozens of speakers addressed FDA officials in a listening session on Sept. 30, and almost all of them said it is time for the agency to come out of the

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Oct 2023

Speakers say the FDA has access to tools to improve recalls; it just needs to use them

Licensing charges filed against kitchen operators linked to daycare center outbreak

Directors of the company that runs the commercial kitchen linked to an E. Coli outbreak that sickened hundreds of daycare students in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, now face more than $100,

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Sep 2023

Licensing charges filed against kitchen operators linked to daycare center outbreak

Officials close investigation into E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas

Public health officials have closed an investigation into an E. Coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas without finding the source of the pathogen. University officials said the Arkansas Department

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Sep 2023

Officials close investigation into E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas

New FDA administrator says he is ready to cooperate to restructure the agency

The Food and Drug Administration’s first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, Jim Jones, started his work yesterday and sent the below letter to colleagues. FDA Commissioner Robert Calif appointed

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Sep 2023

FDA continues work on a plan to reduce infant illnesses from Cronobacter in formulas

The Food and Drug Administration has released an update on its work to develop a strategy to help prevent Cronobacter sakazakii illnesses related to powdered infant formula. The agency is

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Sep 2023

FDA continues work on a plan to reduce infant illnesses from Cronobacter in formulas

USDA issues public warning about SPAM

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public warning regarding SPAM meat product produced by Hormel Foods Corp. Services LLC. The implicated SPAM was under processed,

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Sep 2023

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Investigators find Salmonella patients drank raw milk before becoming ill

Beach Beat: A round table discussion with FDA’s new deputy commissioner for foods

Farms in Indiana implicated in recent cantaloupe outbreak, but FDA has not named them

The cause of the Salmonella Thompson outbreak remains under investigation

Raw milk identified as cause of campylobacteriosis outbreak in Utah

New Salmonella outbreak underway; FDA looking for source of the pathogen

Speakers say the FDA has access to tools to improve recalls; it just needs to use them

Licensing charges filed against kitchen operators linked to daycare center outbreak

Officials close investigation into E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas

New FDA administrator says he is ready to cooperate to restructure the agency

FDA continues work on a plan to reduce infant illnesses from Cronobacter in formulas

USDA issues public warning about SPAM