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.

FDA finds high levels of chromium in applesauce traced to lead poisoning outbreak

In addition to extremely high levels of lead, the FDA has found elevated levels of chromium in cinnamon applesauce products marketed for children. The applesauce in question was manufactured by

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Jan 2024

FDA finds high levels of chromium in applesauce traced to lead poisoning outbreak

Multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Charcuterie sampler products

Two dozen people across 14 states are part of an outbreak caused by Salmonella I 4:I:- and linked to Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Sopressata, and Dry Coppa.

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Jan 2024

Multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Charcuterie sampler products

More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

The number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in cinnamon applesauce pouches continues to grow. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now reporting a total

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Jan 2024

More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

Meat samplers sold at Sam’s Club linked to illness from Salmonella contamination

Public health officials in Minnesota are warning the public to not eat Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler that contain prosciutto, sweet sopressata, and dry coppa because of Salmonella contamination. The implicated

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Jan 2024

Meat samplers sold at Sam’s Club linked to illness from Salmonella contamination

Outbreaks this year included thousands of victims

Federal, state, and local officials investigated dozens of foodborne outbreaks during 2023, with some ongoing as the year ended. One common denominator among the outbreaks is that far more people

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Dec 2023

Outbreaks this year included thousands of victims

More patients found to have lead poisoning linked to applesauce; some recalled products still on store shelves

The number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in cinnamon applesauce pouches continues to grow, and some adults are now reported in the outbreak. The outbreak has

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Dec 2023

More patients found to have lead poisoning linked to applesauce; some recalled products still on store shelves

Cantaloupe outbreak in Canada kills another person; patient list continues to grow

The number of sick people in an outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cantaloupe is growing in Canada. There are now 164 laboratory confirmed patients, up from 129 patients reported

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Dec 2023

Cantaloupe outbreak in Canada kills another person; patient list continues to grow

Investigation finds infected food handler behind E. coli outbreak at school

An infected food handler has been identified as the most likely source of an E. coli outbreak at an Illinois high school that saw 16 students sickened and two hospitalized.

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Dec 2023

Investigation finds infected food handler behind E. coli outbreak at school

More than 200 children affected by excessive levels of lead in applesauce

Federal officials are reporting that the patient count in an outbreak of lead poisoning traced to imported cinnamon applesauce stands at more than 200, with all of those affected being

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Dec 2023

More than 200 children affected by excessive levels of lead in applesauce

Officials in Ecuador continue an investigation into lead-tainted applesauce shipped to the U.S.

Officials from the FDA have closed their investigation into the Ecuadoran company that supplied lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce products to the United States after finding that the lead content was

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Dec 2023

Officials in Ecuador continue an investigation into lead-tainted applesauce shipped to the U.S.

More than 300 sick in cantaloupe outbreak; Mexico closes implicated cantaloupe operation

More patients have been identified in the Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe. The outbreak is now spread across 42 states. Mexican officials have closed the implicated cantaloupe operation. Since the

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Dec 2023

More than 300 sick in cantaloupe outbreak; Mexico closes implicated cantaloupe operation

Review after review must still be completed before changes can occur at the FDA

It’s been 18 months since the FDA began studying problems in its Human Foods Program and an update from the agency says it will take more time to implement

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Dec 2023

Review after review must still be completed before changes can occur at the FDA

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Coral Beach

FDA finds high levels of chromium in applesauce traced to lead poisoning outbreak

Multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Charcuterie sampler products

More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

Meat samplers sold at Sam’s Club linked to illness from Salmonella contamination

Outbreaks this year included thousands of victims

More patients found to have lead poisoning linked to applesauce; some recalled products still on store shelves

Cantaloupe outbreak in Canada kills another person; patient list continues to grow

Investigation finds infected food handler behind E. coli outbreak at school

More than 200 children affected by excessive levels of lead in applesauce

Officials in Ecuador continue an investigation into lead-tainted applesauce shipped to the U.S.

More than 300 sick in cantaloupe outbreak; Mexico closes implicated cantaloupe operation

Review after review must still be completed before changes can occur at the FDA