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 clears release of limited infant formula on a case-by-case basis; investigation continues

The Food and Drug Administration is allowing Abbott Nutrition to release limited amounts of certain infant formulas made at a plant under investigation in relation to an outbreak of cronobacter

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Apr 2022

FDA clears release of limited infant formula on a case-by-case basis; investigation continues

Former employee blows whistle on baby formula production plant tied to outbreak

A whistle blower document regarding product safety at a plant that manufactured infant formula linked to a deadly, ongoing outbreak provides damning information against Abbott Nutrition, the maker of Similac

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Apr 2022

FDA says reports nearing 450 in outbreak associated with Lucky Charms cereal

The FDA is reporting that the number of reports of illnesses linked to a dry cereal have almost doubled in the past week, reaching 446. In a weekly update the

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Apr 2022

FDA says reports nearing 450 in outbreak associated with Lucky Charms cereal

FDA investigates outbreak linked to cereal; continues with other outbreak work

The FDA is investigating more than 200 “adverse events” related to an unnamed dry cereal. In recent days reports from across the country regarding illnesses linked to Lucky Charms cereal

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Apr 2022

FDA investigates outbreak linked to cereal; continues with other outbreak work

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Listeria infections and have initiated testing in two other investigations. The new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least 15 people, but

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Apr 2022

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

Environmental Working Groups names its top and bottom picks for fresh produce

The Environmental Working Group has released its annual best and worst lists of fresh produce based on pesticide residues. The lists — released under the trademarked Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Apr 2022

Environmental Working Groups names its top and bottom picks for fresh produce

UPDATE: CDC reports more than 90 sick in U.S. outbreak traced to oysters from Canada

UPDATED: The CDC now says 103 people have been sickened in the outbreak. Federal officials in the United States are investigating a multi-state outbreak of norovirus infections traced to

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Apr 2022

UPDATE: CDC reports more than 90 sick in U.S. outbreak traced to oysters from Canada

FDA closes investigation into outbreak traced to packaged salads; continues work on other outbreaks

The FDA has officially closed its investigation into an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Fresh Express packaged salads. The announcement of the investigation’s end follows a declaration

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Apr 2022

FDA closes investigation into outbreak traced to packaged salads; continues work on other outbreaks

Listeria outbreak traced to Dole packaged salads ends with three patients dead

Federal officials have declared that a deadly outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections traced to Dole packaged salads has ended. The most recent patient to be reported became sick on Jan.

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Apr 2022

Listeria outbreak traced to Dole packaged salads ends with three patients dead

FDA warns consumers to not eat certain raw or steamed oysters from Canada because of norovirus

Public health officials in the United States are warning consumers not to eat certain oysters harvested in Canada because of their link to a norovirus outbreak that has sickened hundreds.

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Apr 2022

FDA warns consumers to not eat certain raw or steamed oysters from Canada because of norovirus

Five strains of bacteria found at infant formula plant; none match samples from two patients

The FDA has confirmed five different strains of Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria at a production plant that makes infant formula that has been linked to four illnesses and two deaths. None

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Apr 2022

Five strains of bacteria found at infant formula plant; none match samples from two patients

Beach Beat: Babies are at least as important as dogs — feds need to stand up

– oPINION – Is the safety of dog food as important as the safety of infant formula? That is the question facing officials at the Food and Drug Administration, but they aren’

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Mar 2022

Beach Beat: Babies are at least as important as dogs — feds need to stand up

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FDA clears release of limited infant formula on a case-by-case basis; investigation continues

Former employee blows whistle on baby formula production plant tied to outbreak

FDA says reports nearing 450 in outbreak associated with Lucky Charms cereal

FDA investigates outbreak linked to cereal; continues with other outbreak work

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

Environmental Working Groups names its top and bottom picks for fresh produce

UPDATE: CDC reports more than 90 sick in U.S. outbreak traced to oysters from Canada

FDA closes investigation into outbreak traced to packaged salads; continues work on other outbreaks

Listeria outbreak traced to Dole packaged salads ends with three patients dead

FDA warns consumers to not eat certain raw or steamed oysters from Canada because of norovirus

Five strains of bacteria found at infant formula plant; none match samples from two patients

Beach Beat: Babies are at least as important as dogs — feds need to stand up