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.

Commissioner details his plan to revamp organization, and supervision at FDA

After much hullabaloo, the FDA commissioner has revealed a rough draft of a plan to reorganize the food side of the Food and Drug Administration. At the center of the

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Jan 2023

Commissioner details his plan to revamp organization, and supervision at FDA

Judge grants $4 million in wrongful death suit against Big Olaf Creamery

The husband of a woman who died from a Listeria infection from eating ice cream made by Big Olaf Creamery has been awarded $4 million in damages. The victim, Mary

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jan 2023

Another patient confirmed in outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms; FDA renews warning

Officials with the Food and Drug administration are doubling down on their warning against certain enoki mushrooms because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed another patient in

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Jan 2023

Another patient confirmed in outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms; FDA renews warning

FDA says Utopia Foods enoki mushrooms traced to outbreak of Listeria infections

Federal officials have confirmed that enoki mushrooms sold under the Utopia Foods Inc. brand name are behind an outbreak of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes. The Centers for Disease Control

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Jan 2023

FDA says Utopia Foods enoki mushrooms traced to outbreak of Listeria infections

FDA closes investigation of patients infected with Salmonella; no cause found

The Food and Drug Administration has closed its investigation of an outbreak of infections from Salmonella Typhimurium that sickened more than 250 people without finding a cause for the illnesses.

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Jan 2023

FDA closes investigation of patients infected with Salmonella; no cause found

FDA warns against sprouts tied to the outbreak; other outbreak investigations ongoing

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

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Jan 2023

FDA warns against sprouts tied to the outbreak; other outbreak investigations ongoing

What’s old is new again this New Year

— OPINION — 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

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Jan 2023

New Salmonella outbreak investigated by FDA; two other outbreaks unresolved

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.

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Dec 2022

New Salmonella outbreak investigated by FDA; two other outbreaks unresolved

Select outbreaks posted by CDC and FDA sickened hundreds in 2022

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’

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Dec 2022

Select outbreaks posted by CDC and FDA sickened hundreds in 2022

USDA reports 99 percent of foods tested are below pesticide residue limits

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

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Dec 2022

USDA reports 99 percent of foods tested are below pesticide residue limits

U.S. begins new food safety program

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

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Dec 2022

The outbreak linked to oysters from Texas sickens more than 200 across eight states

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

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Dec 2022

The outbreak linked to oysters from Texas sickens more than 200 across eight states

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Coral Beach

Commissioner details his plan to revamp organization, and supervision at FDA

Judge grants $4 million in wrongful death suit against Big Olaf Creamery

Another patient confirmed in outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms; FDA renews warning

FDA says Utopia Foods enoki mushrooms traced to outbreak of Listeria infections

FDA closes investigation of patients infected with Salmonella; no cause found

FDA warns against sprouts tied to the outbreak; other outbreak investigations ongoing

What’s old is new again this New Year

New Salmonella outbreak investigated by FDA; two other outbreaks unresolved

Select outbreaks posted by CDC and FDA sickened hundreds in 2022

USDA reports 99 percent of foods tested are below pesticide residue limits

U.S. begins new food safety program

The outbreak linked to oysters from Texas sickens more than 200 across eight states