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.

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

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

UPDATED: CEO says tahini spread has been recalled; FDA considers ‘regulatory options’

UPDATE: Owners of Soom Foods reported this morning that they posted a recall on their website for the product identified in an FDA public health alert yesterday. Soom CEO Shelby

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Feb 2019

UPDATED: CEO says tahini spread has been recalled; FDA considers ‘regulatory options’

FDA confirms Salmonella in tahini product; company hasn’t initiated recall

FDA public health alert A public health alert posted today by the FDA warns consumers about Salmonella found in another tahini product. The implicated company, Soom Foods, had not initiated

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Feb 2019

FDA confirms Salmonella in tahini product; company hasn’t initiated recall

Food recalls in final quarter of 2018 reveal problems with bacteria, labeling

Bacterial contamination was the No. 1 cause of almost all recalls posted by the USDA during the fourth quarter of 2018, while undeclared allergens were the top cause for recalls

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Feb 2019

Food recalls in final quarter of 2018 reveal problems with bacteria, labeling

People in 19 states exposed to Brucella bacteria from drinking raw milk

CDC public health alert Although it’s illegal to sell unpasteurized milk across state lines, federal officials say people in 19 states have been exposed to drug-resistant Brucella after

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Feb 2019

People in 19 states exposed to Brucella bacteria from drinking raw milk

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Coral Beach

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

UPDATED: CEO says tahini spread has been recalled; FDA considers ‘regulatory options’

FDA confirms Salmonella in tahini product; company hasn’t initiated recall

Food recalls in final quarter of 2018 reveal problems with bacteria, labeling

People in 19 states exposed to Brucella bacteria from drinking raw milk