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 investigating three new outbreaks; other investigations remain active

The FDA is investigating two new outbreaks of infections from Salmonella bacteria. The agency is also investigating an outbreak of E. coli infections announced Tuesday by the CDC. In an

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Aug 2022

FDA investigating three new outbreaks; other investigations remain active

CDC now handling investigation into E. coli infections in multistate outbreak

Federal investigators have stepped in to handle an outbreak of E. coli infections in Ohio and Michigan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this afternoon there are 29

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Aug 2022

CDC now handling investigation into E. coli infections in multistate outbreak

Investigations are ongoing in Michigan, and Ohio as reports of E. coli infections increase

Officials in Michigan are investigating almost 100 cases of E. coli infections in the state including a cluster of illnesses reported this past week in Ottawa County. The 98 cases

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Aug 2022

Investigations are ongoing in Michigan, and Ohio as reports of E. coli infections increase

New outbreak of infections from Cyclospora parasite added to FDA’s investigations list

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections from the Cyclospora parasite, but little information is available. The Food and Drug Administration reports that it has begun traceback efforts

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Aug 2022

New outbreak of infections from Cyclospora parasite added to FDA’s investigations list

Top food safety administrators in U.S. say it’s not rocket science, but it is science

PITTSBURGH, PA — Technology, pathogens and diligence were the watchwords from two leaders from the USDA and FDA as they addressed attendees at the International Association of Food Protection’s 2022

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Aug 2022

Top food safety administrators in U.S. say it’s not rocket science, but it is science

FSIS takes on Salmonella in certain chicken products; hopes to publish something by fall

PITTSBURGH, PA — Whether you call it a baby step or a significant stride, the federal government is taking action to clean up the chicken people in America eat. With an

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Aug 2022

FSIS takes on Salmonella in certain chicken products; hopes to publish something by fall

IAFP kicks off with Ivan Parkin Lecture straight out of Africa

PITTSBURGH, PA — The opening session Sunday night of the annual meeting and conference of the International Association for Food Protection was one of good news. Speaking to more than half

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Aug 2022

IAFP kicks off with Ivan Parkin Lecture straight out of Africa

FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries

In response to a history of hepatitis A and norovirus outbreaks associated with fresh and frozen berries, the FDA is developing a prevention strategy to enhance safety. “In the U.

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Jul 2022

FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries

FDA finds new Cyclospora outbreak; continues investigations on others

The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of dozens of infections caused by the Cyclospora parasite. Little information has been released, but the Food and Drug Administration is reporting that

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Jul 2022

FDA finds new Cyclospora outbreak; continues investigations on others

CDC says 17-state Jif peanut butter Salmonella outbreak is over

The CDC has declared that an outbreak of infections from Salmonella Senftenberg in Jif peanut butter is over, and the FDA investigation has been closed. The outbreak had 21 patients

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Jul 2022

CDC says 17-state Jif peanut butter Salmonella outbreak is over

Senators ask FDA leaders if food safety is a priority at the agency

The question members of a Senate subcommittee wanted answered by FDA officials involved how to make food safety a priority at the agency. The FDA commissioner said much of the

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Jul 2022

Senators ask FDA leaders if food safety is a priority at the agency

FDA leader hiring affiliated foundation to review problems at food side of agency

UPDATED — This version of this story includes quotes from Commissioner Robert Califf and U.S. Rep. Rosa Delauro. A shakeup of the chain of command at the FDA may be

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Jul 2022

FDA leader hiring affiliated foundation to review problems at food side of agency

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Coral Beach

FDA investigating three new outbreaks; other investigations remain active

CDC now handling investigation into E. coli infections in multistate outbreak

Investigations are ongoing in Michigan, and Ohio as reports of E. coli infections increase

New outbreak of infections from Cyclospora parasite added to FDA’s investigations list

Top food safety administrators in U.S. say it’s not rocket science, but it is science

FSIS takes on Salmonella in certain chicken products; hopes to publish something by fall

IAFP kicks off with Ivan Parkin Lecture straight out of Africa

FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries

FDA finds new Cyclospora outbreak; continues investigations on others

CDC says 17-state Jif peanut butter Salmonella outbreak is over

Senators ask FDA leaders if food safety is a priority at the agency

FDA leader hiring affiliated foundation to review problems at food side of agency