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.

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

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

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Coral Beach

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

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