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 closes investigation into Listeria outbreak; continues work on infant botulism outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration has closed an investigation into an outbreak of Listeria infections without finding a source of the pathogen. The agency first posted the outbreak on Sept.

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Nov 2025

FDA closes investigation into Listeria outbreak; continues work on infant botulism outbreak

Senate funding package includes major cuts to food safety programs

Emergency funding legislation for the federal government approved by the Senate includes provisions that will hamper food safety efforts already in motion — industry lobbyists have been working to halt those

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Nov 2025

Senate funding package includes major cuts to food safety programs

Researchers say Listeria biofilms are particularly dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a microscopic organism responsible for foodborne illnesses that frequently result in death. Recently published research shows how it can multiply up to seven-fold on food contact surfaces

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Nov 2025

Researchers say Listeria biofilms are particularly dangerous

More babies sick in botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart powdered formula

An outbreak of botulism poisoning among infants who were fed ByHeart formula has increased to 15 babies across 12 states. An official with the California Department of Public Health confirmed

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Nov 2025

More babies sick in botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart powdered formula

FDA warned infant formula maker about unsanitary plant conditions two years before outbreak

The same company whose infant formula is now under recall in relation to an outbreak of botulism poisoning cases recalled its product in 2022 because of contamination with cronobacter. And,

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Nov 2025

FDA warned infant formula maker about unsanitary plant conditions two years before outbreak

Public health officials investigating outbreak of infant botulism traced to ByHeart formula

Federal and state officials are investigating an outbreak of infant botulism traced to ByHeart brand formula powder. As of Nov. 8, there were 13 confirmed patients across 10 states: Arizona,

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Nov 2025

Public health officials investigating outbreak of infant botulism traced to ByHeart formula

Outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to raw milk in Illinois

The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Campylobacter infections linked to unpasteurized, raw milk. The department has not named a specific dairy but has issued a

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Nov 2025

Outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to raw milk in Illinois

More cinnamon added to FDA’s public alert because of elevated levels of lead

The FDA has updated its public alert about cinnamon with an additional product, Venzu Traders cinnamon (dalchini) powder, that contains elevated levels of lead. The Food and Drug Administration collected

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Nov 2025

More cinnamon added to FDA’s public alert because of elevated levels of lead

Two outbreak investigations closed; source of another found to be Member’s Mark supplement

The Food and Drug Administration has closed investigations into two foodborne illness outbreaks without having found the source of the pathogens. For an outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes that

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Nov 2025

Two outbreak investigations closed; source of another found to be Member’s Mark supplement

Canadian Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios continues to grow; another product recalled

There is another recall in Canada related to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 117 people. Almost 50 products containing pistachios have been recalled so far. The new recall is

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Nov 2025

Canadian Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios continues to grow; another product recalled

Kennedy, USDA miss self-imposed deadline for new dietary guidelines

Among the problems the shutdown of the federal government is causing is a delay in the publication of new dietary guidelines designed to keep the public safe and healthy. The

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Nov 2025

Kennedy, USDA miss self-imposed deadline for new dietary guidelines

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Coral Beach

FDA closes investigation into Listeria outbreak; continues work on infant botulism outbreak

Senate funding package includes major cuts to food safety programs

Researchers say Listeria biofilms are particularly dangerous

More babies sick in botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart powdered formula

FDA warned infant formula maker about unsanitary plant conditions two years before outbreak

Public health officials investigating outbreak of infant botulism traced to ByHeart formula

Outbreak of Campylobacter infections traced to raw milk in Illinois

More moringa powder linked to outbreak of Salmonella infections

More cinnamon added to FDA’s public alert because of elevated levels of lead

Two outbreak investigations closed; source of another found to be Member’s Mark supplement

Canadian Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios continues to grow; another product recalled

Kennedy, USDA miss self-imposed deadline for new dietary guidelines