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FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

In announcing a draft compliance guide for FDA staff on enforcement about major food allergen labeling the agency has missed the mark with a comment about sesame activities, according to

By Coral Beach

/ 17 May 2023

FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

Raw, unpasteurized milk can now be sold by farmers directly to consumers in Iowa

On the final day of the state’s legislative session, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill to make some sales of raw, unpasteurized milk legal. The Iowa State Dairy

By Coral Beach

/ 16 May 2023

Raw, unpasteurized milk can now be sold by farmers directly to consumers in Iowa

Federal judge stops owners of seafood company from continuing business

After 16 years of findings by the FDA that seafood products were processed and held under insanitary conditions, the U.S. Department of Justice has secured a ruling enjoining Irvington

By Coral Beach

/ 12 May 2023

Federal judge stops owners of seafood company from continuing business

More added to outbreak count in relation to morel mushrooms served in Montana

Almost a dozen more people have been confirmed as part of an outbreak linked to morel mushrooms. Two people have died. As of May 10, the Food and Drug Administration

By Coral Beach

/ 11 May 2023

More added to outbreak count in relation to morel mushrooms served in Montana

Hepatitis A outbreak traced to organic strawberries spreads; warnings renewed

A hepatitis A outbreak traced to frozen, organic strawberries continues, as do public health warnings about the implicated products. Although the outbreak is progressing slowly, with nine patients across three

By Coral Beach

/ 9 May 2023

Hepatitis A outbreak traced to organic strawberries spreads; warnings renewed

Two dead in an outbreak associated with sushi restaurant in Montana; mushrooms suspected

At least 30 people were sickened and two people died after eating at a restaurant in Montana. The restaurant, Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman, MT, remains closed and health officials

By Coral Beach

/ 3 May 2023

Two dead in an outbreak associated with sushi restaurant in Montana; mushrooms suspected

Gold Medal flour officially linked to Salmonella outbreak stretching from coast to coast

The Food and Drug Administration has officially linked a Salmonella Infantis outbreak to Gold Medal flour produced by General Mills. The company recalled certain flour products on April 28 because

By Coral Beach

/ 1 May 2023

Gold Medal flour officially linked to Salmonella outbreak stretching from coast to coast

Researchers say raw milk infected people in Tennessee; one baby developed kidney failure

A new report describes how raw, unpasteurized milk in Tennessee likely caused infections in people, including infants, one of whom developed kidney failure. The report from the Center for Infectious

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Apr 2023

Researchers say raw milk infected people in Tennessee; one baby developed kidney failure

FDA reveals facts related to 2022 Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe

The FDA is reporting that an August 2022 outbreak that sickened almost 90 people was linked to cantaloupe from three farms in Indiana. The agency finally reported yesterday where the

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Apr 2023

FDA reveals facts related to 2022 Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe

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

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Apr 2023

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

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Coral Beach

FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

Raw, unpasteurized milk can now be sold by farmers directly to consumers in Iowa

More added to outbreak count in relation to morel mushrooms served in Montana

Hepatitis A outbreak traced to organic strawberries spreads; warnings renewed

Two dead in an outbreak associated with sushi restaurant in Montana; mushrooms suspected

Gold Medal flour officially linked to Salmonella outbreak stretching from coast to coast

Researchers say raw milk infected people in Tennessee; one baby developed kidney failure

FDA reveals facts related to 2022 Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe

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