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.

More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

Federal officials continue to receive reports of children with elevated levels of lead in their blood. An international investigation of cinnamon in applesauce products is ongoing. As of Dec. 6

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Dec 2023

More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

More people sick in Salmonella outbreak as recalls of cantaloupe continue to expand

The number of people infected by Salmonella linked to cantaloupe continues to increase and the recall list continues to expand. As of Nov. 30, there were 117 confirmed patients in

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Dec 2023

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Ecuador company named as a supplier of cinnamon in outbreak of lead in children

The company behind an outbreak of high lead levels in children who ate certain cinnamon applesauce has named the supplier of the cinnamon. Austrofood, along with Wanabana USA, has named

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Nov 2023

Ecuador company named as a supplier of cinnamon in outbreak of lead in children

Daycare center kitchen reopens after outbreak that sickened hundreds

The kitchen at the heart of an E. coli outbreak that sickened almost 450 children at daycare centers in Calgary, Canada, has been allowed to reopen on a limited basis.

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Nov 2023

Daycare center kitchen reopens after outbreak that sickened hundreds

Canadian patients in cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak more than double; one dead

The Canadian Salmonella outbreak from cantaloupe is quickly catching up with the patient count in the United States related outbreak. Both Countries have reported fatalities, with one dead in Canada

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Nov 2023

Canadian patients in cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak more than double; one dead

Patient count doubles in outbreak traced to cantaloupe; two have died

The patient count in an outbreak traced to cantaloupes has doubled and more recalls have been issued. As of today, Nov. 24, 99 people have been confirmed infected with the

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Nov 2023

Patient count doubles in outbreak traced to cantaloupe; two have died

More children added to patient list as outbreak of lead poisoning linked to applesauce spreads

Public health officials have identified more children with elevated levels of lead in their blood after eating certain brands of cinnamon applesauce. The count as of today, Nov. 22, stands

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Nov 2023

More children added to patient list as outbreak of lead poisoning linked to applesauce spreads

One dead in the Listeria outbreak was traced to fresh peaches

A Listeria outbreak traced to peaches has turned deadly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this afternoon that of the 11 confirmed patients, one has died. The patients

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Nov 2023

One dead in the Listeria outbreak was traced to fresh peaches

New infections from Listeria linked to fresh peaches, nectarines and plums

A new outbreak of infections from Listeria has sparked a recall of whole, fresh peaches, plums and nectarines. The recall implicates 12 fresh fruits sold under at least three brands.

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Nov 2023

New infections from Listeria linked to fresh peaches, nectarines and plums

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

According to the Food and Drug Administration, the number of children sickened by lead in imported applesauce products has grown from 22 to 34 in the past four days. The

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Nov 2023

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

U.S. declares Salmonella outbreak traced to imported cantaloupe; Canada also has an outbreak

State and federal officials in the United States and Canada are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cantaloupes. In the United States, 43 people have been confirmed as

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Nov 2023

U.S. declares Salmonella outbreak traced to imported cantaloupe; Canada also has an outbreak

Canadian officials confirm cantaloupe link to outbreak of Salmonella illnesses

Public health officials in Canada have confirmed that cantaloupes are the source of an outbreak of Salmonella infections. The British Columbia Center for Disease Control reports that the outbreak is

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Nov 2023

Canadian officials confirm cantaloupe link to outbreak of Salmonella illnesses

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Coral Beach

More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

More people sick in Salmonella outbreak as recalls of cantaloupe continue to expand

Ecuador company named as a supplier of cinnamon in outbreak of lead in children

Daycare center kitchen reopens after outbreak that sickened hundreds

Canadian patients in cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak more than double; one dead

Patient count doubles in outbreak traced to cantaloupe; two have died

More children added to patient list as outbreak of lead poisoning linked to applesauce spreads

One dead in the Listeria outbreak was traced to fresh peaches

New infections from Listeria linked to fresh peaches, nectarines and plums

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

U.S. declares Salmonella outbreak traced to imported cantaloupe; Canada also has an outbreak

Canadian officials confirm cantaloupe link to outbreak of Salmonella illnesses