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.

Canadian officials conclude investigation into outbreak traced to Silk, Great Value products

Inspectors in Canada have wrapped up their investigation into a deadly outbreak of Listeria infections traced to Silk and Walmart’s Great Value plant-based beverages. The outbreak sickened 20

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Oct 2024

Canadian officials conclude investigation into outbreak traced to Silk, Great Value products

Taylor Farms onions confirmed as source of E. coli outbreak; patient count hits 90

The CDC has named slivered onions processed by Taylor Farms and served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders as the source of illnesses in a deadly E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Oct 2024

Taylor Farms onions confirmed as source of E. coli outbreak; patient count hits 90

Colorado and McDonald’s officials say hamburger was not a source of E. coli outbreak

The Colorado Department of Agriculture reports that burger patties from McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have tested negative for E. coli. Based on that report, the fast food giant has decided

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Oct 2024

Colorado and McDonald’s officials say hamburger was not a source of E. coli outbreak

More patients identified in outbreak traced to McDonald’s; Taylor Farms recalls onions

More people have been confirmed as infected with E. coli in an outbreak traced to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. There are now 75 patients, up from 49 earlier this

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Oct 2024

More patients identified in outbreak traced to McDonald’s; Taylor Farms recalls onions

McDonald’s says Taylor Farms supplied onions linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

McDonald’s officials have confirmed that Taylor Farms was the supplier of onions that have been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak traced to Quarter Pounder burgers sold at

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Oct 2024

McDonald’s says Taylor Farms supplied onions linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

New Listeria outbreak discovered; investigations into others ongoing

The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes. The agency has not yet found the source of the pathogen. As of Oct. 23, health officials had

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Oct 2024

New Listeria outbreak discovered; investigations into others ongoing

US Foods reports Taylor Farms has issued a recall of whole and diced raw onions

A food service supplier has reported that Taylor Farms had recalled onions because of concerns about E. coli. The recall comes as public health inspectors are investigating a deadly E.

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Oct 2024

US Foods reports Taylor Farms has issued a recall of whole and diced raw onions

McDonald’s linked to deadly outbreak of E. coli infections

Almost 50 people have become ill with E. coli O157:H7 infections after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. One person has died. The 49 patients are spread across ten

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Oct 2024

McDonald’s linked to deadly outbreak of E. coli infections

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs declared over; new outbreak is under investigation

An outbreak of Salmonella infections stretched from coast to coast has been declared over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 93 confirmed patients were confirmed, 34 of

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Oct 2024

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs declared over; new outbreak is under investigation

USDA launches internal investigation into handling of Boar’s Head inspections

The USDA Inspector General has launched an internal investigation into the agency’s handling of problems at a Boar’s Head production plant linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak. Sen.

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Oct 2024

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations continue

Investigators are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Liverpool infections. The source of the pathogen has not yet been determined. The Food and Drug Administration reports that three people have

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Oct 2024

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations continue

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

A federal court has entered into a consent decree with Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. regarding a deadly Listeria outbreak traced to its cheeses. The U.S. District Court for the

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Oct 2024

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

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Canadian officials conclude investigation into outbreak traced to Silk, Great Value products

Taylor Farms onions confirmed as source of E. coli outbreak; patient count hits 90

Colorado and McDonald’s officials say hamburger was not a source of E. coli outbreak

More patients identified in outbreak traced to McDonald’s; Taylor Farms recalls onions

McDonald’s says Taylor Farms supplied onions linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

New Listeria outbreak discovered; investigations into others ongoing

US Foods reports Taylor Farms has issued a recall of whole and diced raw onions

McDonald’s linked to deadly outbreak of E. coli infections

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs declared over; new outbreak is under investigation

USDA launches internal investigation into handling of Boar’s Head inspections

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations continue