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.

Recalls show foodborne threats continue

Editor’s note: Today Food Safety News takes a look back at the most significant recalls in the United States in 2018. As in past years, our year-end coverage is

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Dec 2018

Second flavor of Inspired Organics butter positive for Listeria; recalled in 12 states

Four days after initiating a recall of organic sunflower butter because of Listeria monocytogenes, Inspired Organics is recalling another of its peanut butter substitutes. This time it’s organic almond

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Dec 2018

Second flavor of Inspired Organics butter positive for Listeria; recalled in 12 states

BULLETIN: FDA names California romaine farm as CDC reports additional E. coli patients

They say the investigation is ongoing and more sources are possible, but as of this afternoon, the FDA is reporting traceback efforts in the ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Dec 2018

Del Monte recalls canned corn from 25 states, 12 countries for risk of toxins

Del Monte Foods is recalling more than 64,000 cases of canned corn that was not properly processed, which can result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens that can

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Dec 2018

Del Monte recalls canned corn from 25 states, 12 countries for risk of toxins

CDC finishes investigation of deadly outbreak traced to kosher chicken

Federal health officials say they have concluded their investigation into a deadly 11-month Salmonella outbreak associated with chicken from Empire Kosher. Twenty-five people from six states were confirmed infected and

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Dec 2018

CDC finishes investigation of deadly outbreak traced to kosher chicken

More romaine victims reported — FDA says look to industry for change; industry says additional study needed

2:30 p.m. CLARIFIED CONTENT Dec. 7, 2018 — The FDA says shipping records show at least 10 distributors, 11 farms and 12 growers in the romaine lettuce supply chain

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Dec 2018

More romaine victims reported — FDA says look to industry for change; industry says additional study needed

Candy maker says worker with Hep A probably didn’t contaminate product

Some details from a Kentucky candy maker and the Food and Drug Administration don’t quite match up, but the federal agency and the operator of Bauer’s Candies agree

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Dec 2018

Candy maker says worker with Hep A probably didn’t contaminate product

JBS expands beef recall; tops 12 million pounds amidst Salmonella outbreak

For the third time since Oct. 4, JBS Tolleson Inc. is expanding its beef recall, bringing the total to more than 12 million pounds. The beef is associated with a

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Dec 2018

JBS expands beef recall; tops 12 million pounds amidst Salmonella outbreak

Companies started shipping romaine Monday; FDA names implicated counties

Many companies in the romaine lettuce supply chain resumed shipping Monday after a week-long voluntary hiatus. Nationwide, the majority of the industry shut down and recalled all romaine products Nov.

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Nov 2018

Companies started shipping romaine Monday; FDA names implicated counties

Some say lettuce labels won’t protect consumers despite FDA promises

A day after the FDA and industry unveiled their cooperative plan for labeling romaine lettuce with harvest dates and regions, an iconic consumer advocacy organization and the chair of the

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Nov 2018

Some say lettuce labels won’t protect consumers despite FDA promises

Romaine expected in stores soon; new labels with date, field information coming

UPDATED 12:28 a.m. EDT Nov. 27 — Government and industry officials say new labels for romaine lettuce will help keep the public safe during events such as the current

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Nov 2018

Romaine expected in stores soon; new labels with date, field information coming

Beach Beat: Western Growers statement suggests romaine money trumps business morality

Opinion An outrageous statement today from Western Growers flies in the face of yesterday’s remarkably responsible move by the produce industry to call for an immediate, voluntary, nationwide recall

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Nov 2018

Beach Beat: Western Growers statement suggests romaine money trumps business morality

Sign Up for Free FSN Weekly Newsletter

Trusted by 45,000+ food safety leaders, regulators, and professionals.

Coral Beach

Recalls show foodborne threats continue

Second flavor of Inspired Organics butter positive for Listeria; recalled in 12 states

BULLETIN: FDA names California romaine farm as CDC reports additional E. coli patients

Del Monte recalls canned corn from 25 states, 12 countries for risk of toxins

CDC finishes investigation of deadly outbreak traced to kosher chicken

More romaine victims reported — FDA says look to industry for change; industry says additional study needed

Candy maker says worker with Hep A probably didn’t contaminate product

JBS expands beef recall; tops 12 million pounds amidst Salmonella outbreak

Companies started shipping romaine Monday; FDA names implicated counties

Some say lettuce labels won’t protect consumers despite FDA promises

Romaine expected in stores soon; new labels with date, field information coming

Beach Beat: Western Growers statement suggests romaine money trumps business morality