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 continues to grow in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

More children have been identified as patients in an outbreak of lead poisonings traced to certain cinnamon applesauce products. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there are

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Feb 2024

Patient count continues to grow in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

USDA investigated six outbreaks in FY 2023; none resulted in recalls or public warnings

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has released its outbreak report for fiscal year 2023 and detailed the six investigations carried out during that time. The report covers

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Feb 2024

USDA investigated six outbreaks in FY 2023; none resulted in recalls or public warnings

FDA releases list showing hundreds of retailers that received tainted products

Hundreds of stores received more than 110 recalled products related to an outbreak of Listeria Monocytogenes linked to products from Rizo Lopez in Fresno, CA. The Food and Drug Administration

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Feb 2024

FDA releases list showing hundreds of retailers that received tainted products

FDA reports on Salmonella outbreak linked to red onions

A recent report from the Food and Drug Administration has found that a sheep farm was likely a contributing factor in the contamination of onions. The finding came when investigators

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Feb 2024

FDA reports on Salmonella outbreak linked to red onions

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

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Coral Beach

Patient count continues to grow in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

USDA investigated six outbreaks in FY 2023; none resulted in recalls or public warnings

FDA releases list showing hundreds of retailers that received tainted products

FDA reports on Salmonella outbreak linked to red onions

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