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 discovers two new outbreaks; continues investigation into another

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating two new outbreaks. Sources of the pathogens involved have not yet been identified. In an outbreak of infections of Salmonella Paratyphi B var.

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Jun 2023

FDA discovers two new outbreaks; continues investigation into another

House committee directs FDA Commissioner to unify FDA food programs with a clear chain of command

An appropriations bill from a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives would direct the FDA to unify its food program under one person. The move echoes the sentiment

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Jun 2023

House committee directs FDA Commissioner to unify FDA food programs with a clear chain of command

FDA identifies additional frozen strawberry products linked to hepatitis A outbreak

As part of an ongoing investigation into a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections, the FDA has identified additional brands of frozen strawberries that could be contaminated. Five new products

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Jun 2023

FDA identifies additional frozen strawberry products linked to hepatitis A outbreak

FDA issues warning about raw oysters from Korea following reports of illnesses

The FDA is warning restaurants and food retailers to not sell certain frozen raw oysters from Korea because of illnesses reported by at least 10 people. The oysters were frozen

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Jun 2023

FDA issues warning about raw oysters from Korea following reports of illnesses

Man dies from bacterial infection after eating raw oysters

A man in Missouri has died after eating raw oysters, according to local public health officials. The St. Louis County Department of Public Health reported the death on June 12

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Jun 2023

Man dies from bacterial infection after eating raw oysters

Scientists say tara flour was behind Daily Harvest outbreak that sickened hundreds

Researchers have found that tara flour was the culprit in an outbreak of hundreds of illnesses associated with Daily Harvest French Lentil & Leek crumbles. The researchers from the University

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Jun 2023

Scientists say tara flour was behind Daily Harvest outbreak that sickened hundreds

Officials say dozens sick in Shigella Outbreak Linked to Restaurant in Texas

An outbreak of infections from Shigella linked to a Texas restaurant has grown to include 60 patients. The ongoing outbreak is being investigated by the Texas Department of State Health

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Jun 2023

Officials say dozens sick in Shigella Outbreak Linked to Restaurant in Texas

Outbreak traced to flour declared over but the danger continues because of long shelf life

The CDC says an outbreak of Salmonella Infantis infections traced to Gold Medal flour is over. The outbreak sickened people from coast to coast. A total of 14 people were

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Jun 2023

Outbreak traced to flour declared over but the danger continues because of long shelf life

New Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef

State and federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella infections related to ground beef. So far the Illinois Department of Health has identified 26 confirmed cases. A source

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Jun 2023

New Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef

FDA adopts decade-old draft guidance for arsenic in apple juice

It’s been 10 years in the making, but the FDA has announced final guidance on the levels of arsenic in apple juice, seen as crucial for children’s safety.

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Jun 2023

FDA adopts decade-old draft guidance for arsenic in apple juice

Texas officials looking for cause of outbreak of infections from Shigella; unnamed restaurant involved

Health officials in Texas are investigating an outbreak of infections from Shigella bacteria. The Texas Department of State Health Services for Public Health Region 8 is reporting the outbreak in

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Jun 2023

Texas officials looking for cause of outbreak of infections from Shigella; unnamed restaurant involved

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report on a four state outbreak that sickened 20 people. The implicated Salmonellas were linked to the same brand of

By Coral Beach

/ 31 May 2023

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak

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Coral Beach

FDA discovers two new outbreaks; continues investigation into another

House committee directs FDA Commissioner to unify FDA food programs with a clear chain of command

FDA identifies additional frozen strawberry products linked to hepatitis A outbreak

FDA issues warning about raw oysters from Korea following reports of illnesses

Man dies from bacterial infection after eating raw oysters

Scientists say tara flour was behind Daily Harvest outbreak that sickened hundreds

Officials say dozens sick in Shigella Outbreak Linked to Restaurant in Texas

Outbreak traced to flour declared over but the danger continues because of long shelf life

New Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef

FDA adopts decade-old draft guidance for arsenic in apple juice

Texas officials looking for cause of outbreak of infections from Shigella; unnamed restaurant involved

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak