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.

Patient counts in outbreaks are increasing

The patient count in a Salmonella outbreak is increasing, but officials have not yet been able to determine a source for the pathogen. There are now 53 confirmed patients, up

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Jun 2024

Patient counts in outbreaks are increasing

Two dozen now hospitalized in outbreak traced to edibles; undisclosed chemicals found in products

Company still refusing to initiate recall As the patient grows, public health officials have determined chocolate bars sold under the Diamond Shruumz brand are tainted with dangerous chemicals. At least

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Jun 2024

Federal officials investigating new outbreak of Salmonella infections

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella infections, but the source of the pathogen is unknown. The Food and Drug Administration reports that 47 people are confirmed sick

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Jun 2024

Federal officials investigating new outbreak of Salmonella infections

FDA warns Dollar Tree Inc. about its failure to remove recalled applesauce from its stores

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Dollar Tree Inc. because of its failure to withdraw recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches linked to an outbreak of lead poisoning among children.

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Jun 2024

FDA warns Dollar Tree Inc. about its failure to remove recalled applesauce from its stores

Cattlemen contest research that shows dust from feedlots can contaminate irrigation water, leafy greens

A national trade organization representing beef producers is pushing back against a research project that has found that dust from feedlots can contaminate produce growing fields and irrigation water. The

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Jun 2024

Cattlemen contest research that shows dust from feedlots can contaminate irrigation water, leafy greens

Researchers establish a link between feedlots and contamination of produce, irrigation water

Feedlots likely contribute to the contamination of fresh produce in nearby fields, according to a study initiated after a deadly E. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce. The 2018 outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Jun 2024

Researchers establish a link between feedlots and contamination of produce, irrigation water

Investigators credit open-ended interviews in the identification of the Salmonella outbreak

According to a new report, Public health officials could detect a Salmonella outbreak traced to a Utah outbreak by using open-ended interviews. The outbreak patients who became ill from Oct.

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Jun 2024

Investigators credit open-ended interviews in the identification of the Salmonella outbreak

More than 350 patients confirmed in outbreaks linked to fresh cucumbers

Federal officials say 381 people are now confirmed as patients in two Salmonella outbreaks linked to fresh cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 75 percent of

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Jun 2024

More than 350 patients confirmed in outbreaks linked to fresh cucumbers

Second Salmonella outbreak reported; cucumbers are likely source

The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Braenderup. The outbreak may be related to an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Africana infections. Both could be related

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Jun 2024

Second Salmonella outbreak reported; cucumbers are likely source

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

Update: Lesser Evil announced on June 13 that it would phase out the use of cassava flour in its Lil’ Puffs line of products, saying it was “dismayed by the

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Jun 2024

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

Recalled cucumbers may be source of ongoing Salmonella outbreak

A Florida company is recalling cucumbers because testing has showed Salmonella. The FDA has reported that the recall could be related to an ongoing outbreak. “The recall was initiated after

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Jun 2024

Recalled cucumbers may be source of ongoing Salmonella outbreak

FDA’s reorganization is official

Consumer Reports and the National Association of Food and Drug Officials applaud the approval of the FDA’s reorganization plan, saying the move will help ensure the nation’s food

By Coral Beach

/ 31 May 2024

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Coral Beach

Patient counts in outbreaks are increasing

Two dozen now hospitalized in outbreak traced to edibles; undisclosed chemicals found in products

Federal officials investigating new outbreak of Salmonella infections

FDA warns Dollar Tree Inc. about its failure to remove recalled applesauce from its stores

Cattlemen contest research that shows dust from feedlots can contaminate irrigation water, leafy greens

Researchers establish a link between feedlots and contamination of produce, irrigation water

Investigators credit open-ended interviews in the identification of the Salmonella outbreak

More than 350 patients confirmed in outbreaks linked to fresh cucumbers

Second Salmonella outbreak reported; cucumbers are likely source

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

Recalled cucumbers may be source of ongoing Salmonella outbreak

FDA’s reorganization is official