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 count in an outbreak associated with edibles tops 100; two have died

Additional people have been ill from eating Diamond Shruumz brand edibles, with the total now exceeding 100. The FDA has posted a list of hundreds of stores and online outlets

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Aug 2024

Patient count in an outbreak associated with edibles tops 100; two have died

USDA proposes making Salmonella in chicken illegal; consumers groups applaud move

The USDA has proposed a rule that would stop poultry producers from selling chicken and turkey contaminated with high levels of certain types of Salmonella. The rule, would make it

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Jul 2024

USDA proposes making Salmonella in chicken illegal; consumers groups applaud move

Boars Head deli meat implicated in outbreak of Listeria infections; recall initiated

The CDC is reporting a link between an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections and Boars Head brand deli meat. The outbreak has sickened 34 people across 13 states. All but

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Jul 2024

Boars Head deli meat implicated in outbreak of Listeria infections; recall initiated

One dead in Montana in E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef

A deadly outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections is under investigation in Montana. At least 13 people have been sickened and one has died, according to the Flathead City-County

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jul 2024

One dead in Montana in E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef

Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

A senator and representative are calling for a single agency to be established to deal with food safety in America. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL, have

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jul 2024

Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

Second person dies in edibles outbreak; recall initiated but products still available

Another person has died in the outbreak of illnesses tied to Diamond Shruumz edibles, which are sold nationwide. As of July 22, 2024, a total of 74 illnesses had been

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jul 2024

Second person dies in edibles outbreak; recall initiated but products still available

Two dead in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats; investigation ongoing

At least two people have died in an outbreak of Listeria infections linked to deli meats, according to information released this afternoon. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Jul 2024

Two dead in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats; investigation ongoing

More than 165 infected with Salmonella in raw milk outbreak

More than 165 people, mostly children, have been sickened so far by raw milk products from Raw Farm LLC. In reports obtained by Food Safety News from the California Division

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Jul 2024

More than 165 infected with Salmonella in raw milk outbreak

Patient count in outbreaks linked to micro-dosing edibles continues to increase

At least 58 people have reported illnesses, including respiratory failure, after consuming Diamond Shruumz brand microdosing edibles. In the past week, ten more patients have been reported. At least 30

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Jul 2024

FDA moves to remove brominated vegetable oil from soft drinks

The Food and Drug Administration is revoking permission for food companies to use brominated vegetable oil. The revocation goes into effect on Aug. 2 with a compliance date one year

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Jul 2024

FDA moves to remove brominated vegetable oil from soft drinks

More outbreak patients found as FDA continues to investigate Salmonella infections

Federal investigators continue to search for a source of Salmonella Typhimurium while the number of patients in an outbreak increases. As of July 3, there were 80 confirmed patients in

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Jul 2024

More outbreak patients found as FDA continues to investigate Salmonella infections

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Coral Beach

Patient count in an outbreak associated with edibles tops 100; two have died

More sick in outbreak linked to edibles; FDA posts list of retailers

USDA proposes making Salmonella in chicken illegal; consumers groups applaud move

Boars Head deli meat implicated in outbreak of Listeria infections; recall initiated

One dead in Montana in E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef

Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

Second person dies in edibles outbreak; recall initiated but products still available

Two dead in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats; investigation ongoing

More than 165 infected with Salmonella in raw milk outbreak

Patient count in outbreaks linked to micro-dosing edibles continues to increase

FDA moves to remove brominated vegetable oil from soft drinks

More outbreak patients found as FDA continues to investigate Salmonella infections