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.

McDonald’s linked to deadly outbreak of E. coli infections

Almost 50 people have become ill with E. coli O157:H7 infections after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. One person has died. The 49 patients are spread across ten

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Oct 2024

McDonald’s linked to deadly outbreak of E. coli infections

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs declared over; new outbreak is under investigation

An outbreak of Salmonella infections stretched from coast to coast has been declared over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 93 confirmed patients were confirmed, 34 of

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Oct 2024

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs declared over; new outbreak is under investigation

USDA launches internal investigation into handling of Boar’s Head inspections

The USDA Inspector General has launched an internal investigation into the agency’s handling of problems at a Boar’s Head production plant linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak. Sen.

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Oct 2024

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations continue

Investigators are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Liverpool infections. The source of the pathogen has not yet been determined. The Food and Drug Administration reports that three people have

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Oct 2024

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations continue

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

A federal court has entered into a consent decree with Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. regarding a deadly Listeria outbreak traced to its cheeses. The U.S. District Court for the

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Oct 2024

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

State issues recall of raw milk because of Campylobacter infections

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture has issued a recall of bottled raw milk produced by Bridgewater farm Nature View Dairy because it has been linked to people with Campylobacter infections.

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Oct 2024

State issues recall of raw milk because of Campylobacter infections

Third death reported in outbreak associated with Diamond Shrumz edibles

A third person has died in an outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles. As of Oct. 3, there have been 175 confirmed illnesses with 70 patients requiring hospitalization, according

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Oct 2024

Third death reported in outbreak associated with Diamond Shrumz edibles

FDA streamlines consumer complaint process

As part of the FDA’s new Human Foods Program reorganization, which went into effect Oct. 1, the agency has announced a streamlined approach for processing consumer complaints. The process

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Oct 2024

FDA streamlines consumer complaint process

USDA reveals plan to test poultry for Salmonella, Campylobacter; some cutbacks included

The USDA is planning to reduce some Salmonella testing for poultry products for the coming fiscal year, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. In a 33-page sampling plan

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Oct 2024

USDA reveals plan to test poultry for Salmonella, Campylobacter; some cutbacks included

Lawmakers want to know why USDA, Boar’s Head did not take action to avoid Listeria outbreak

A group of U.S. legislators are demanding answers from the USDA and Boar’s Head company officials regarding egregious food safety violations at a production plant that has led

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Sep 2024

USDA says criminal investigation is underway in Boar’s Head outbreak

In denying a request for records related to a deadly Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meat, the USDA said the company is under criminal investigation. In keeping

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Sep 2024

USDA says criminal investigation is underway in Boar’s Head outbreak

Another death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats

A 10th death has been reported in an outbreak of Listeria infections traced to Boar’s Head deli meats. The outbreak has sickened 59 people in 19 states. All of

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Sep 2024

Another death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats

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Coral Beach

McDonald’s linked to deadly outbreak of E. coli infections

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs declared over; new outbreak is under investigation

USDA launches internal investigation into handling of Boar’s Head inspections

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations continue

State issues recall of raw milk because of Campylobacter infections

Third death reported in outbreak associated with Diamond Shrumz edibles

FDA streamlines consumer complaint process

USDA reveals plan to test poultry for Salmonella, Campylobacter; some cutbacks included

Lawmakers want to know why USDA, Boar’s Head did not take action to avoid Listeria outbreak

USDA says criminal investigation is underway in Boar’s Head outbreak

Another death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats