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.

Eggs recalled in Maine because of Salmonella outbreak

Officials in Maine have issued a recall for eggs from Rainbow Farm because of an outbreak of infections from Salmonella. The recall by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Sep 2024

Eggs recalled in Maine because of Salmonella outbreak

American’s confidence in the safety of food hits record low

Two recent surveys of consumers show record lows in confidence of the safety of the U.S. food supply. In a Gallup poll, 28 percent of survey respondents do not

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Sep 2024

American’s confidence in the safety of food hits record low

More patients identified in a deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz products

The patient count in a deadly outbreak linked to edible mushroom products continues to increase, with more than 160 people now having been confirmed with reactions. As of Sept. 18,

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Sep 2024

More patients identified in a deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz products

Boar’s Head closes plant, permanently stops production of liverwurst

Boar’s Head is closing its Jarratt, VA, production plant indefinitely and permanently discontinuing production of liverwurst amidst an outbreak of Listeria infections that has sickened dozens and killed nine.

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Sep 2024

Boar’s Head closes plant, permanently stops production of liverwurst

USDA refuses to answer questions about Boar’s Head production plant and inspections

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is refusing to answer questions about the inspectors and testing results involved in the Boar’s Head deli meats outbreak that has

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Sep 2024

USDA refuses to answer questions about Boar’s Head production plant and inspections

FDA investigating new outbreak of infections from Salmonella Enteritidis; eggs likely source

Investigators from the FDA have discovered a new outbreak of infections from Salmonella Enteritidis. According to the Food and Drug Administration’s notice, the outbreak has already sickened 66 people.

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Sep 2024

FDA investigating new outbreak of infections from Salmonella Enteritidis; eggs likely source

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs; recall initiated

An ongoing outbreak of infections from Salmonella Enteritidis has been traced to eggs from a Wisconsin poultry farm. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating the outbreak, which

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Sep 2024

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs; recall initiated

Patient count tops 150 in fatal outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles

Additional patients have been identified in an outbreak of illnesses traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles. FDA testing has shown that more of the company’s products are contaminated with

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Sep 2024

Representative introduces bill for FDA to share information with local entities

A U.S. representative has introduced a bill that would allow the FDA to share information with state and local entities for the purpose of investigating foodborne outbreaks and food

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Sep 2024

Representative introduces bill for FDA to share information with local entities

New E. coli outbreak under investigation

The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections that has sickened 25 people. The Food and Drug Administration has not reported where the patients live

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Aug 2024

New E. coli outbreak under investigation

Washington State dairy again in the spotlight for pathogens in its raw milk; recall issued

A dairy operation in Washington has recalled raw milk because of contamination with E. coli. Earlier this month raw milk from the same dairy was linked to Campylobacter jejuni infections.

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Aug 2024

Washington State dairy again in the spotlight for pathogens in its raw milk; recall issued

FDA says outbreak traced to cucumbers has ended with more than 500 people sickened

Federal officials report that an outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cucumbers has ended. In an update on Aug. 22, the Food and Drug Administration reported that 551 people had

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Aug 2024

FDA says outbreak traced to cucumbers has ended with more than 500 people sickened

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Coral Beach

Eggs recalled in Maine because of Salmonella outbreak

American’s confidence in the safety of food hits record low

More patients identified in a deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz products

Boar’s Head closes plant, permanently stops production of liverwurst

USDA refuses to answer questions about Boar’s Head production plant and inspections

FDA investigating new outbreak of infections from Salmonella Enteritidis; eggs likely source

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs; recall initiated

Patient count tops 150 in fatal outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles

Representative introduces bill for FDA to share information with local entities

New E. coli outbreak under investigation

Washington State dairy again in the spotlight for pathogens in its raw milk; recall issued

FDA says outbreak traced to cucumbers has ended with more than 500 people sickened