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.

Vacation in paradise capped off by severe case of rat lungworm disease

What should have been happy vacation memories turned into a horrific nightmare of foodborne illness from salad after 55-year-old Julie Packard returned home from Hawaii. Packard, now 58,

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Dec 2024

Vacation in paradise capped off by severe case of rat lungworm disease

Missouri E. coli outbreak now linked to illnesses in 6 states; leafy greens suspected

Genetic testing has shown that an E. coli outbreak thought to be limited to St. Louis, MO, is spread across six other states. Health officials suspect leafy greens are the

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Dec 2024

Missouri E. coli outbreak now linked to illnesses in 6 states; leafy greens suspected

CDC says deadly outbreak traced to Taylor Farms onions on McDonald’s burgers is over

An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections traced to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has been declared over. As of Dec. 3, the Centers for Disease

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Dec 2024

CDC says deadly outbreak traced to Taylor Farms onions on McDonald’s burgers is over

Raw Farm LLC ordered to recall raw milk for a second time because of bird flu

California health officials have issued another warning and recall for unpasteurized milk from Raw Farm LLC because a second batch has tested positive for bird flu. Raw Farm, based in

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Dec 2024

Raw Farm LLC ordered to recall raw milk for a second time because of bird flu

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations ongoing

Dozens of people are sick in a new outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections under investigation by federal authorities. A source of the pathogen has not yet been found, according to

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Nov 2024

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations ongoing

Raw Farm dairy recalls raw milk because of contamination with bird flu

A California dairy has recalled raw milk from retailers because it tested positive for bird flu. Raw Farm dairy, based in Fresno, recalled a certain lot of its unpasteurized milk

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Nov 2024

Raw Farm dairy recalls raw milk because of contamination with bird flu

County health officials say negative test result doesn’t clear caterer in E. coli outbreak

State test results of lettuce thought to be linked to an outbreak of E. Coli infections in St. Louis County have come back negative, but officials say a caterer’s

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Nov 2024

County health officials say negative test result doesn’t clear caterer in E. coli outbreak

Death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to ready-to-eat meat and poultry

An outbreak of Listeria infections traced to ready-to-eat chicken and meat products has turned deadly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Nov. 22 that an

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Nov 2024

Death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to ready-to-eat meat and poultry

CDC says deadly Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats is over; investigations continue

The CDC has declared an outbreak of Listeria infections traced to Boar’s Head deli meats to be over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began investigating the outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Nov 2024

Patient count for E. coli outbreak associated with St. Louis County high school nears 100

The patient count in an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections at a St. Louis County high school is approaching 100. St. Louis County Health officials reported on Nov.

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Nov 2024

Patient count for E. coli outbreak associated with St. Louis County high school nears 100

Deadly outbreak of E. coli infections traced to organic carrots; dozens of brands recalled

A new outbreak of E. Coli infections is under investigation by the FDA. As a result, dozens of brands of organic carrots and organic baby carrots have been recalled. As

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Nov 2024

Deadly outbreak of E. coli infections traced to organic carrots; dozens of brands recalled

FDA closes active investigation into deadly outbreak linked to ‘mushroom’ edibles

The FDA’s investigation into a deadly outbreak of illnesses traced to Diamond Shruumz edible microdosing products has been switched from active to “post-incident.” The Food and Drug Administration

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Nov 2024

FDA closes active investigation into deadly outbreak linked to ‘mushroom’ edibles

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Coral Beach

Vacation in paradise capped off by severe case of rat lungworm disease

Missouri E. coli outbreak now linked to illnesses in 6 states; leafy greens suspected

CDC says deadly outbreak traced to Taylor Farms onions on McDonald’s burgers is over

Raw Farm LLC ordered to recall raw milk for a second time because of bird flu

New outbreak of Salmonella infections detected; other investigations ongoing

Raw Farm dairy recalls raw milk because of contamination with bird flu

County health officials say negative test result doesn’t clear caterer in E. coli outbreak

Death reported in Listeria outbreak traced to ready-to-eat meat and poultry

CDC says deadly Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats is over; investigations continue

Patient count for E. coli outbreak associated with St. Louis County high school nears 100

Deadly outbreak of E. coli infections traced to organic carrots; dozens of brands recalled

FDA closes active investigation into deadly outbreak linked to ‘mushroom’ edibles