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.

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

A senator and representative have introduced legislation that would give the FDA and CDC authority to enter and collect samples at feedlots during foodborne illness outbreaks. Federal agencies currently cannot

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2023

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

E. coli outbreak involving daycare centers tops 300 patients; kitchen remains under scrutiny

The patient count in Canada’s daycare center E. Coli outbreak now stands at 310 lab-confirmed cases and public health officials are doubling down on their determination that a

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2023

E. coli outbreak involving daycare centers tops 300 patients; kitchen remains under scrutiny

More than 260 patients in daycare outbreak; inspectors find roaches in kitchen

Overnight, more patients were lab-confirmed as being infected with E. coli, bringing the total to 264 people infected in an outbreak linked to daycare centers in Calgary, Canada. A

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Sep 2023

More than 260 patients in daycare outbreak; inspectors find roaches in kitchen

Patient count exceeds 225 in E. coli outbreak linked to daycare centers

The patient count in an E. coli outbreak linked to daycare centers in Calgary, Canada, now stands at 231. Alberta Health Services officials say 26 of the sick are currently

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Sep 2023

Patient count exceeds 225 in E. coli outbreak linked to daycare centers

Almost 130 children identified in an E. coli outbreak associated with daycare centers

The patient count in an E. Coli O157:H7 outbreak among daycare centers in Calgary has increased to 128, with 25 children having been admitted to hospitals. Officials now report

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Sep 2023

Almost 130 children identified in an E. coli outbreak associated with daycare centers

Almost 100 sick as officials investigate E. coli outbreak linked to daycare centers

With nearly 100 laboratory-confirmed patients in an E. Coli outbreak linked to daycare centers, investigators could be looking at weeks or months before their work is done. Eleven daycare

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Sep 2023

Almost 100 sick as officials investigate E. coli outbreak linked to daycare centers

A dozen children hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at daycare centers

An E. Coli outbreak in Calgary, Canada, has closed 11 daycare centers and hospitalized a dozen people. Alberta Health Services reports at least 50 children with symptoms of E. Coli

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Sep 2023

A dozen children hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at daycare centers

University of Arkansas E. coli outbreak ‘past its peak’

Although there hasn’t been a public update, the Arkansas Department of Health has told officials at the University of Arkansas that an E. Coli outbreak appears to have passed

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Sep 2023

University of Arkansas E. coli outbreak ‘past its peak’

FDA investigating new Salmonella, Cryptosporidium outbreaks

The FDA is investigating two new outbreaks, one from Salmonella Newport and the other from Cryptosporidium. According to the outbreak announcements, the agency has not yet determined the source of

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Aug 2023

FDA investigating new Salmonella, Cryptosporidium outbreaks

FDA warns public about mussels because of E. coli and Salmonella contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns the public not to eat mussels from a certain area following Canadian tests that showed Salmonella and E. coli contamination. The Canadian

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Aug 2023

FDA warns public about mussels because of E. coli and Salmonella contamination

University of Arkansas officials report E. coli outbreak

State and federal public health officials are working with the University of Arkansas on what appears to be an outbreak of E. Coli infections. During a news conference this afternoon,

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Aug 2023

University of Arkansas officials report E. coli outbreak

Salmonella outbreak linked to ShopRite ground beef declared over by CDC

The CDC has declared an outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul infections to be over with 18 people having been sickened. Investigators linked the outbreak to ground beef sold at ShopRite stores

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Aug 2023

Salmonella outbreak linked to ShopRite ground beef declared over by CDC

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Coral Beach

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

E. coli outbreak involving daycare centers tops 300 patients; kitchen remains under scrutiny

More than 260 patients in daycare outbreak; inspectors find roaches in kitchen

Patient count exceeds 225 in E. coli outbreak linked to daycare centers

Almost 130 children identified in an E. coli outbreak associated with daycare centers

Almost 100 sick as officials investigate E. coli outbreak linked to daycare centers

A dozen children hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at daycare centers

University of Arkansas E. coli outbreak ‘past its peak’

FDA investigating new Salmonella, Cryptosporidium outbreaks

FDA warns public about mussels because of E. coli and Salmonella contamination

University of Arkansas officials report E. coli outbreak

Salmonella outbreak linked to ShopRite ground beef declared over by CDC