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 nears 90 in Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats

Forty more patients have been identified as part of a Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meat products. As of Feb. 15 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was reporting

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Feb 2024

Patient count nears 90 in Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats

Raw Farm cheese linked to multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections

A new E. coli outbreak under investigation by federal officials has been traced to cheese produced by a dairy that has been linked to outbreaks and recalls in the past.

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Feb 2024

Raw Farm cheese linked to multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections

More children added to the toll of those impacted by excessive lead in applesauce

In the past week, the number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in certain cinnamon applesauce pouches has grown. On Feb. 13, the Centers for Disease Control

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Feb 2024

More children added to the toll of those impacted by excessive lead in applesauce

Cinnamon producer named in outbreak of elevated lead levels in children

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has revealed the name of the company that supplied tainted cinnamon used to make applesauce marketed for children in the United States. On

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Feb 2024

Cinnamon producer named in outbreak of elevated lead levels in children

Deadly outbreak of Listeria infections linked to cheese began in 2014; new patients identified

Federal officials are investigating a deadly outbreak of Listeria infections traced to certain cheese products made by Modesto, CA-based Rizo-López. The outbreak began in 2014 with the most recent patient

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Feb 2024

Deadly outbreak of Listeria infections linked to cheese began in 2014; new patients identified

CDC says the Listeria outbreak linked to peaches is over, with one dead

A multi-year outbreak of Listeria infections traced to peaches, nectarines, and plums has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In its final update, the CDC

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Feb 2024

CDC says the Listeria outbreak linked to peaches is over, with one dead

West Virginia bills would allow the sale of unpasteurized, raw milk

Legislators in West Virginia are considering allowing expanded raw milk sales in their state. Two bills have been introduced so far this session. The first, House Bill 4911, would allow

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Jan 2024

West Virginia bills would allow the sale of unpasteurized, raw milk

Final tally shows nine dead in Canada from Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe

Canadian officials have posted their final update on a Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe, adding two deaths to the toll. There were 190 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Soahanina, Sundsvall, Oranienburg,

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Jan 2024

Final tally shows nine dead in Canada from Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe

FDA announces new Listeria outbreak

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Listeria infections. Although they have not yet identified a source, investigators from the Food and Drug Administration have found 26 patients. The

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Jan 2024

Number of children with excess lead traced to cinnamon applesauce continues to rise

The CDC is reporting that more than 380 children are now involved in an outbreak of lead poisoning traced to pouches of cinnamon applesauce. The outbreak was first announced in

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Jan 2024

Number of children with excess lead traced to cinnamon applesauce continues to rise

FDA scrutinizes imported foods that may have been altered for economic gain

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Jan 2024

FDA scrutinizes imported foods that may have been altered for economic gain

Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe over in U.S.; investigation ongoing in Canada

The Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe that sickened more than 400 and killed six in the Unites States has been declared over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention closed

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Jan 2024

Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe over in U.S.; investigation ongoing in Canada

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Coral Beach

Patient count nears 90 in Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats

Raw Farm cheese linked to multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections

More children added to the toll of those impacted by excessive lead in applesauce

Cinnamon producer named in outbreak of elevated lead levels in children

Deadly outbreak of Listeria infections linked to cheese began in 2014; new patients identified

CDC says the Listeria outbreak linked to peaches is over, with one dead

West Virginia bills would allow the sale of unpasteurized, raw milk

Final tally shows nine dead in Canada from Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe

FDA announces new Listeria outbreak

Number of children with excess lead traced to cinnamon applesauce continues to rise

FDA scrutinizes imported foods that may have been altered for economic gain

Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe over in U.S.; investigation ongoing in Canada