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.

Officials in Arizona investigating E. coli outbreak linked to petting zoo at state fair

Parents in Arizona are reporting that their children became infected with E. coli after interaction with animals at the Arizona State Fair petting zoo. A non-profit group that works with

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Nov 2025

Officials in Arizona investigating E. coli outbreak linked to petting zoo at state fair

CDC declares Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs has ended with more than 100 sick

A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak traced to eggs that sickened more than 100 people has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 105 confirmed patients

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Nov 2025

CDC declares Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs has ended with more than 100 sick

ByHeart finds spores that cause botulism in unopened cans of infant formula; recalled products remain on store shelves

ByHeart Inc. has found Clostridium botulinum — which causes botulism poisoning — in unopened containers of its powdered infant formula. And, the FDA has found that several major retailers are continuing to

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Nov 2025

ByHeart finds spores that cause botulism in unopened cans of infant formula; recalled products remain on store shelves

More patients identified in outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart formula

UPDATE: From ByHeart tonight: Our core mission has always been protecting babies. After the FDA informed us of the infant botulism outbreak on November 7, we immediately partnered with IEH

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Nov 2025

More patients identified in outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart formula

New strain of bird flu infects person

A Washington resident has become infected with a new strain of bird flu, showing that the virus can mutate. Health officials are concerned that the mutations could result in a

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Nov 2025

Scientists find new way to reduce Salmonella in poultry

A new way to inhibit bacteria that causes foodborne illnesses has been discovered by researchers at The Ohio State University. The researchers found that antimicrobial peptides derived from probiotic bacteria

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Nov 2025

Scientists find new way to reduce Salmonella in poultry

Congresswoman demands that FDA release all inspection reports on ByHeart infant formula production plants

A U.S. representative is pressing the FDA for information about ByHeart Inc., the company linked to an outbreak of infant botulism poisonings. In a letter to FDA Administrator Marty

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Nov 2025

Congresswoman demands that FDA release all inspection reports on ByHeart infant formula production plants

Number of sick infants in ByHeart botulism outbreak continues to grow

The number of sick babies in an outbreak of infant botulism poisoning has jumped to 23. The outbreak has been traced to ByHeart powdered, organic infant formula. ByHeart Inc. has

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Nov 2025

Number of sick infants in ByHeart botulism outbreak continues to grow

FDA closes investigation into Listeria outbreak; continues work on infant botulism outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration has closed an investigation into an outbreak of Listeria infections without finding a source of the pathogen. The agency first posted the outbreak on Sept.

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Nov 2025

FDA closes investigation into Listeria outbreak; continues work on infant botulism outbreak

Senate funding package includes major cuts to food safety programs

Emergency funding legislation for the federal government approved by the Senate includes provisions that will hamper food safety efforts already in motion — industry lobbyists have been working to halt those

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Nov 2025

Senate funding package includes major cuts to food safety programs

Researchers say Listeria biofilms are particularly dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a microscopic organism responsible for foodborne illnesses that frequently result in death. Recently published research shows how it can multiply up to seven-fold on food contact surfaces

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Nov 2025

Researchers say Listeria biofilms are particularly dangerous

More babies sick in botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart powdered formula

An outbreak of botulism poisoning among infants who were fed ByHeart formula has increased to 15 babies across 12 states. An official with the California Department of Public Health confirmed

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Nov 2025

More babies sick in botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart powdered formula

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Coral Beach

Officials in Arizona investigating E. coli outbreak linked to petting zoo at state fair

CDC declares Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs has ended with more than 100 sick

ByHeart finds spores that cause botulism in unopened cans of infant formula; recalled products remain on store shelves

More patients identified in outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart formula

New strain of bird flu infects person

Scientists find new way to reduce Salmonella in poultry

Congresswoman demands that FDA release all inspection reports on ByHeart infant formula production plants

Number of sick infants in ByHeart botulism outbreak continues to grow

FDA closes investigation into Listeria outbreak; continues work on infant botulism outbreak

Senate funding package includes major cuts to food safety programs

Researchers say Listeria biofilms are particularly dangerous

More babies sick in botulism outbreak traced to ByHeart powdered formula