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 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

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

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Coral Beach

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

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