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.

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

More patients added to toll in deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz edibles

The patient count in a deadly outbreak traced to edibles continues to increase with 145 patients having developed symptoms since the previous update this past week. The Food and Drug

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Aug 2024

More patients added to toll in deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz edibles

FDA launches investigation into new Listeria outbreak; source of Salmonella outbreak determined to be mangoes

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes. According to the Food and Administration, three confirmed patients were present as of Aug. 21. An outbreak is

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Aug 2024

FDA launches investigation into new Listeria outbreak; source of Salmonella outbreak determined to be mangoes

Campylobacter outbreak in Idaho traced to unpasteurized, raw milk

Idaho Public Health officials are investigating recent reports of 18 people who recently tested positive for Campylobacter after drinking unpasteurized, raw milk. The sick people reported drinking raw milk from

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Aug 2024

Campylobacter outbreak in Idaho traced to unpasteurized, raw milk

More sick people reported in outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles

Additional illnesses have been reported in an outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles, bringing the total to 130. The sick people are spread across 29 states. As of Aug.

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Aug 2024

FDA links another cucumber grower to outbreak of Salmonella infections

The FDA has named a second grower whose cucumbers have been determined to be a source of Salmonella in an outbreak that has sickened 449 people. Testing has confirmed that

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Aug 2024

FDA links another cucumber grower to outbreak of Salmonella infections

Additional illnesses reported in outbreak traced to edibles; more chemicals found in products

The FDA is continuing testing of Diamond Shruumz edibles and has found more products with harmful chemicals. So far there have been 113 people sickened across 28 states, with 42

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Aug 2024

Additional illnesses reported in outbreak traced to edibles; more chemicals found in products

Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak grows; three patients now dead

A Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats has claimed another life and sickened more people. As of Aug. 8, there were 43 confirmed patients across 13 states.

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Aug 2024

Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak grows; three patients now dead

FDA is investigating two new outbreaks

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating two new outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. One outbreak is from Salmonella Newport, and the other is from Cyclospora cayetanensis. The FDA has not

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Aug 2024

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Coral Beach

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

More patients added to toll in deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz edibles

FDA launches investigation into new Listeria outbreak; source of Salmonella outbreak determined to be mangoes

Campylobacter outbreak in Idaho traced to unpasteurized, raw milk

More sick people reported in outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles

FDA links another cucumber grower to outbreak of Salmonella infections

Additional illnesses reported in outbreak traced to edibles; more chemicals found in products

Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak grows; three patients now dead

FDA is investigating two new outbreaks