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.

Another patient identified in outbreak of infant botulism

All of the sick babies were fed Nara Organics infant formula.

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Jul 2026

Another patient identified in outbreak of infant botulism

DOJ ends investigation into infant formula company linked to deadly cronobacter outbreak

The DOJ ended its investigation into Abbott after it came to light that the company gave $500,000 to President Trump’s inauguration committee.

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Jul 2026

DOJ ends investigation into infant formula company linked to deadly cronobacter outbreak

New E. coli outbreak detected; FDA begins onsite inspections in Nara infant formula botulism outbreak

Federal public health officials are investigating a new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. The Food and Drug Administration reports that there are 14 outbreak patients. The agency has

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Jul 2026

New E. coli outbreak detected; FDA begins onsite inspections in Nara infant formula botulism outbreak

2026 Farm Bill includes food safety education funding

The proposed 2026 Farm Bill includes several provisions for food safety. The formal name of the bill is the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. It is a

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Jul 2026

2026 Farm Bill includes food safety education funding

Short list for FDA Commissioner post takes form

None of the three people on the list have experience with food or food safety issues.

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Jun 2026

Short list for FDA Commissioner post takes form

Cyclospora sickens almost 150 people

Infections from the Cyclospora parasite has impacted 145 people. The source of the parasite has not yet been determined. Patients have been reported by 17 states. These people became sick

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Jun 2026

FDA knew of deficiencies at foreign plants that produced infant formula

The formula has been tied to a multi-state outbreak of botulism.

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Jun 2026

FDA knew of deficiencies at foreign plants that produced infant formula

Supreme Court sides with manufacturer of Roundup

The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with pesticide manufacturer Bayer in Monsanto Company v. Durnell, ruling that federal law preempts lawsuits brought by cancer patients who allege its Roundup

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Jun 2026