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.

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

FDA reports two new outbreaks of unknown origin

The FDA has opened two new outbreak investigations, one for Listeria infections and one for E. Coli infections. In the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration reported 11

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Nov 2023

FDA reports two new outbreaks of unknown origin

Canadian officials trace Salmonella outbreak to raw pet food; 40 patients confirmed

Canadian officials report that an outbreak of Salmonella infections in people has been traced to raw pet food and possibly contact with cattle. The Public Health Agency of Canada just

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Nov 2023

Canadian officials trace Salmonella outbreak to raw pet food; 40 patients confirmed

Children in 14 states are now impacted by elevated levels of lead in applesauce

There are now almost two dozen children with reported adverse effects linked to applesauce pouches that have high levels of lead. The 22 children impacted live across 14 states, with

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Nov 2023

Children in 14 states are now impacted by elevated levels of lead in applesauce

Outbreak traced to pet food has sickened mostly infants; recalls underway

One person has been hospitalized and six additional people are sick in a widespread outbreak of Salmonella Kiambu infections traced to pet food, according federal public health officials. Six of

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Nov 2023

Outbreak traced to pet food has sickened mostly infants; recalls underway

At least 35 people confirmed sick in E. coli outbreak linked to San Diego restaurant

The patient count from E. coli infections associated with a San Diego restaurant has risen to 35, according to county health officials. At least 10 of the patients, including four

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Nov 2023

At least 35 people confirmed sick in E. coli outbreak linked to San Diego restaurant

FDA issues new compliance measures for infant formula testing and reporting

In response to the infant formula supply crisis in 2022 and the deadly infections that led to it, the FDA has updated its infant formula compliance program. An outbreak of

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Nov 2023

FDA issues new compliance measures for infant formula testing and reporting

FDA identifies new E. coli outbreak

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by E. coli. The outbreak has sickened 37 people so far, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The agency

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Nov 2023

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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

FDA reports two new outbreaks of unknown origin

Canadian officials trace Salmonella outbreak to raw pet food; 40 patients confirmed

Children in 14 states are now impacted by elevated levels of lead in applesauce

Outbreak traced to pet food has sickened mostly infants; recalls underway

At least 35 people confirmed sick in E. coli outbreak linked to San Diego restaurant

FDA issues new compliance measures for infant formula testing and reporting

FDA identifies new E. coli outbreak