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.

County health officials say negative test result doesn’t clear caterer in E. coli outbreak

State test results of lettuce thought to be linked to an outbreak of E. Coli infections in St. Louis County have come back negative, but officials say a caterer’s

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Nov 2024

County health officials say negative test result doesn’t clear caterer in E. coli outbreak

Death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to ready-to-eat meat and poultry

An outbreak of Listeria infections traced to ready-to-eat chicken and meat products has turned deadly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Nov. 22 that an infant in

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Nov 2024

Death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to ready-to-eat meat and poultry

CDC says deadly Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats is over; investigations continue

The CDC has declared an outbreak of Listeria infections traced to Boar’s Head deli meats to be over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began investigating the outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Nov 2024

Patient count for E. coli outbreak associated with St. Louis County high school nears 100

The patient count in an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections at a St. Louis County high school is approaching 100. St. Louis County Health officials reported on Nov.

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Nov 2024

Patient count for E. coli outbreak associated with St. Louis County high school nears 100

Deadly outbreak of E. coli infections traced to organic carrots; dozens of brands recalled

A new outbreak of E. Coli infections is under investigation by the FDA. As a result, dozens of brands of organic carrots and organic baby carrots have been recalled. As

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Nov 2024

Deadly outbreak of E. coli infections traced to organic carrots; dozens of brands recalled

FDA closes active investigation into deadly outbreak linked to ‘mushroom’ edibles

The FDA’s investigation into a deadly outbreak of illnesses traced to Diamond Shruumz edible microdosing products has been switched from active to “post-incident.” The Food and Drug Administration is

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Nov 2024

FDA closes active investigation into deadly outbreak linked to ‘mushroom’ edibles

New outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses identified; other outbreaks declared over

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by E. coli O157:H7. As of Nov. 14, 18 confirmed patients have been identified. The FDA

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Nov 2024

New outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses identified; other outbreaks declared over

Montana school district stops serving fresh produce amid Salmonella outbreak

A Montana school district has suspended the use of all fresh produce and fruit in response to a Salmonella outbreak. The Great Falls Public Schools district is replacing fresh produce

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Nov 2024

Montana school district stops serving fresh produce amid Salmonella outbreak

Patient count in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak tops 100; FDA continues investigation

Federal officials have updated the number of patients in an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections traced to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The patient count

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Nov 2024

Patient count in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak tops 100; FDA continues investigation

FDA identifies new outbreak of E. coli

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of E. coli O121:H19. A source of the pathogen has not yet been identified. The investigation is in its early stages, and

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Nov 2024

Domino’s Pizza customers may have been exposed to typhoid fever bacteria

Health officials in Saskatchewan Canada are urging customers of Domino’s Pizza in Martensville to watch for symptoms of typhoid fever. The restaurant’s customers may have been exposed to

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Nov 2024

Domino’s Pizza customers may have been exposed to typhoid fever bacteria

Texas children’s hospital and clinics see sharp rise in Salmonella cases

Various Cook Children’s locations are experiencing a spike in cases of salmonella, but the Texas Department of State Health Services has not reported an outbreak. Since July, the Emergency

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Nov 2024

Texas children’s hospital and clinics see sharp rise in Salmonella cases

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County health officials say negative test result doesn’t clear caterer in E. coli outbreak

Death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to ready-to-eat meat and poultry

CDC says deadly Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats is over; investigations continue

Patient count for E. coli outbreak associated with St. Louis County high school nears 100

Deadly outbreak of E. coli infections traced to organic carrots; dozens of brands recalled

FDA closes active investigation into deadly outbreak linked to ‘mushroom’ edibles

New outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses identified; other outbreaks declared over

Montana school district stops serving fresh produce amid Salmonella outbreak

Patient count in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak tops 100; FDA continues investigation

FDA identifies new outbreak of E. coli

Domino’s Pizza customers may have been exposed to typhoid fever bacteria

Texas children’s hospital and clinics see sharp rise in Salmonella cases