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.

Two dead in an outbreak associated with sushi restaurant in Montana; mushrooms suspected

At least 30 people were sickened and two people died after eating at a restaurant in Montana. The restaurant, Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman, MT, remains closed and health officials

By Coral Beach

/ 3 May 2023

Two dead in an outbreak associated with sushi restaurant in Montana; mushrooms suspected

Gold Medal flour officially linked to Salmonella outbreak stretching from coast to coast

The Food and Drug Administration has officially linked a Salmonella Infantis outbreak to Gold Medal flour produced by General Mills. The company recalled certain flour products on April 28 because

By Coral Beach

/ 1 May 2023

Gold Medal flour officially linked to Salmonella outbreak stretching from coast to coast

Researchers say raw milk infected people in Tennessee; one baby developed kidney failure

A new report describes how raw, unpasteurized milk in Tennessee likely caused infections in people, including infants, one of whom developed kidney failure. The report from the Center for Infectious

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Apr 2023

Researchers say raw milk infected people in Tennessee; one baby developed kidney failure

FDA reveals facts related to 2022 Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe

The FDA is reporting that an August 2022 outbreak that sickened almost 90 people was linked to cantaloupe from three farms in Indiana. The agency finally reported yesterday where the

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Apr 2023

FDA reveals facts related to 2022 Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe

Mysterious outbreak sickens more than a dozen, closes restaurant

State and federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of illnesses linked to an as yet unnamed restaurant. The Food and Drug Administration has released little information about the outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Apr 2023

Mysterious outbreak sickens more than a dozen, closes restaurant

One more sick in hepatitis A outbreak; investigations into other outbreaks continue

The patient count in a hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen organic strawberries has increased, according to an update from the Food and Drug Administration. There are now eight confirmed

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Apr 2023

One more sick in hepatitis A outbreak; investigations into other outbreaks continue

FDA extends comment period for guidance on plant-based ‘milk’ labels

The Food and Drug Administration is reopening the public comment period on draft guidance for labels on plant-based “milk” products. Federal officials say the new deadline for submitting comments will

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Apr 2023

FDA extends comment period for guidance on plant-based ‘milk’ labels

FDA begins onsite inspection of unnamed location in relation to flour outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation into an outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Infantis that has been linked to flour. As of the most recent update,

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Apr 2023

FDA begins onsite inspection of unnamed location in relation to flour outbreak

Some lawmakers want to allow the sale of unpasteurized milk in Iowa

Milk producers would be able to sell raw, unpasteurized milk in Iowa if the state Senate approves a bill that has already made it through the House of Representatives. Healthcare

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Apr 2023

Some lawmakers want to allow the sale of unpasteurized milk in Iowa

FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens

The Food and Drug Administration is reminding manufacturers of plant-based proteins to be aware of the legal requirements of such products. The reminder is a pre-emptive strike for developers and

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Apr 2023

FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens

FDA says the hepatitis A virus in this year’s frozen strawberry outbreak is identical to one from 2022

Federal officials have confirmed that the strain of hepatitis A virus found in frozen organic strawberries involved in a multi-state outbreak this year is the same strain that caused an

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Apr 2023

FDA says the hepatitis A virus in this year’s frozen strawberry outbreak is identical to one from 2022

CDC reports that outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms has ended; concerns continue about this imported commodity

Federal officials say an outbreak of Listeria infections traced to enoki mushrooms has ended. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the outbreak sickened five people in four

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Apr 2023

CDC reports that outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms has ended; concerns continue about this imported commodity

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Coral Beach

Two dead in an outbreak associated with sushi restaurant in Montana; mushrooms suspected

Gold Medal flour officially linked to Salmonella outbreak stretching from coast to coast

Researchers say raw milk infected people in Tennessee; one baby developed kidney failure

FDA reveals facts related to 2022 Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe

Mysterious outbreak sickens more than a dozen, closes restaurant

One more sick in hepatitis A outbreak; investigations into other outbreaks continue

FDA extends comment period for guidance on plant-based ‘milk’ labels

FDA begins onsite inspection of unnamed location in relation to flour outbreak

Some lawmakers want to allow the sale of unpasteurized milk in Iowa

FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens

FDA says the hepatitis A virus in this year’s frozen strawberry outbreak is identical to one from 2022

CDC reports that outbreak traced to enoki mushrooms has ended; concerns continue about this imported commodity