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.

Unwashed poppy seeds under fire on Capitol Hill and around the world

A man who has been seeking changes to U.S. law since his son died from morphine intoxication in 2016 expects to see bills filed in April. His son wasn’

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Mar 2019

Unwashed poppy seeds under fire on Capitol Hill and around the world

Beach Beat: FDA posts Pillsbury flour recall after Hometown Food Co. delay

Opinion The Food and Drug Administration has posted a recall notice for some of Pillsbury’s flour, which the company sent to its business partners a week ago. As you

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Mar 2019

Beach Beat: FDA posts Pillsbury flour recall after Hometown Food Co. delay

Beach Beat: What’s in a name? Beef — drop the mic and label the hamburger

Opinion There’s a new ground beef in town. Its proud father is working to make sure folks know it for what it is. Ground beef. The father? Eldon Roth.

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Mar 2019

Beach Beat: What’s in a name? Beef — drop the mic and label the hamburger

UPDATED: FDA still waiting for Pillsbury’s recall notice; congresswoman calls for action

Editor’s note: This story, originally posted March 12, 2019, at 5:45 p.m. EDT, has been updated throughout to include comments from the company. The parent company of

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Mar 2019

UPDATED: FDA still waiting for Pillsbury’s recall notice; congresswoman calls for action

Students must apply now for the Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship

St. Patrick’s Day is the deadline to apply for the Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship, which provides an undergraduate from a U.S. Land Grant University a $25,000

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Mar 2019

Students must apply now for the Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship

Grocers say Pillsbury flour has been recalled because of Salmonella risk

Two grocery chains are reporting that the parent company of the Pillsbury Co. has initiated a nationwide recall of flour packaged under the iconic brand because of possible Salmonella contamination.

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Mar 2019

Grocers say Pillsbury flour has been recalled because of Salmonella risk

Kratom research shows huge increase in calls to poison centers; another recall initiated

Another kratom recall is underway, adding to the long list of such products recalled for Salmonella risks. The new recall follows a research report showing a 52-fold increase in kratom

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Mar 2019

Kratom research shows huge increase in calls to poison centers; another recall initiated

Sofina Foods expands chicken nugget recall linked to Salmonella outbreak

As Canadian officials continue to investigate Salmonella infections linked to raw chicken, including frozen raw breaded chicken products, Sofina Foods Inc. is expanding its recall of such products to include

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Feb 2019

Sofina Foods expands chicken nugget recall linked to Salmonella outbreak

FDA unveils new strategy to improve detection of unsafe imported foods

Enhanced inspections at U.S. ports of entry and foreign food facilities, as well as the use of its mandatory recall authority, are part of a new strategy designed by

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Feb 2019

FDA unveils new strategy to improve detection of unsafe imported foods

Beach Beat: CDC says outbreak’s over; USDA says it’s ‘engaging’ industry; what will chicken producers say?

Opinion I’ve always been partial to shades of gray, possibly because we didn’t get a color TV until I was almost 9 years old. That’s when I

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Feb 2019

Beach Beat: CDC says outbreak’s over; USDA says it’s ‘engaging’ industry; what will chicken producers say?

FDA lifts suspension, but Working Cow Homemade isn’t making ice cream

After suspending an ice cream company’s food facility registration in late 2018 during a foodborne illnesses investigation, the FDA is allowing Working Cow Homemade Inc. to reopen, but not

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Feb 2019

FDA lifts suspension, but Working Cow Homemade isn’t making ice cream

Officials haven’t named supplier behind yeast recalls affecting dozens of brands

With more than 80 yeast products recalled in the past week, Canadian officials say an ingredient supplier is likely the source of the problem. However, the government is not naming

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Feb 2019

Officials haven’t named supplier behind yeast recalls affecting dozens of brands

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Coral Beach

Unwashed poppy seeds under fire on Capitol Hill and around the world

Beach Beat: FDA posts Pillsbury flour recall after Hometown Food Co. delay

Beach Beat: What’s in a name? Beef — drop the mic and label the hamburger

UPDATED: FDA still waiting for Pillsbury’s recall notice; congresswoman calls for action

Students must apply now for the Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship

Grocers say Pillsbury flour has been recalled because of Salmonella risk

Kratom research shows huge increase in calls to poison centers; another recall initiated

Sofina Foods expands chicken nugget recall linked to Salmonella outbreak

FDA unveils new strategy to improve detection of unsafe imported foods

Beach Beat: CDC says outbreak’s over; USDA says it’s ‘engaging’ industry; what will chicken producers say?

FDA lifts suspension, but Working Cow Homemade isn’t making ice cream

Officials haven’t named supplier behind yeast recalls affecting dozens of brands