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.

More than 2 dozen sick in new outbreak from Salmonella Litchfield

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Litchfield. The source of the pathogen has not yet been identified. In its outbreak announcement

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Sep 2022

More than 2 dozen sick in new outbreak from Salmonella Litchfield

USDA secretary says he is working on ‘made in the USA’ labeling for beef; cattlemen want faster action

A group of cattle ranchers is pushing hard for reforms on country-of-origin-labeling, known as COOL, and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says he is already working on the situation.

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Sep 2022

USDA secretary says he is working on ‘made in the USA’ labeling for beef; cattlemen want faster action

CDC issues Salmonella alert for people traveling to Mexico

Public health officials in the United States are warning travelers who have spent time in Mexico to be aware of multidrug-resistant strains of Salmonella Newport. The Centers for Disease Control

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Sep 2022

CDC issues Salmonella alert for people traveling to Mexico

Patient count grows in outbreak associated with Daily Harvest frozen crumbles

Federal officials continue to receive complaints of illnesses associated with frozen “Lentil & Leek Crumbles” sold by Daily Harvest. As of Sept. 15, the Food and Drug Administration had received

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Sep 2022

Patient count grows in outbreak associated with Daily Harvest frozen crumbles

Illinois county announces second outbreak in one week; causes under investigation

Officials in an Illinois county are reporting an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness linked to a D.C. Cobb’s restaurant. The McHenry County Department of Health issued a statement saying

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Sep 2022

Illinois county announces second outbreak in one week; causes under investigation

FDA adds Listeria outbreak to its list; 9 other investigations continue

A new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes has been reported by the FDA, bringing the agency’s number of open investigations to 10. The Food and Drug Administration reports

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Sep 2022

FDA adds Listeria outbreak to its list; 9 other investigations continue

FDA investigating mystery outbreak caused by Listeria monocytogenes

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes, but little is known at this time. The outbreak reported by the Food and Drug Administration this afternoon

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2022

FDA investigating mystery outbreak caused by Listeria monocytogenes

Patients in outbreak from HelloFresh meal kits spread from Washington to New Jersey

The CDC reports that seven people across six states are sick with infections from E. coli O157:H7 linked to ground beef from HelloFresh meal kits. A public alert from

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2022

Patients in outbreak from HelloFresh meal kits spread from Washington to New Jersey

Consumer groups encourage USDA secretary to continue efforts to make chicken products safer

Several groups, including Consumer Reports and STOP Foodborne Illness, have written to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack in support of increased food safety efforts regarding Salmonella in poultry. The groups describe

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2022

Consumer groups encourage USDA secretary to continue efforts to make chicken products safer

Illinois county reports outbreak of infections from Campylobacter

The McHenry County Department of Health in Illinois is reporting a significant increase in infections from Campylobacter. Health officials have identified eight cases of campylobacteriosis with illness onsets between Aug.

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Sep 2022

Illinois county reports outbreak of infections from Campylobacter

FDA closes investigations into two outbreaks and continues work on 8 more

The FDA has closed investigations on two outbreaks and is continuing to investigate another eight. An investigation into an outbreak of “adverse events” involving 558 patients who ate Lucky Charms

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Sep 2022

FDA closes investigations into two outbreaks and continues work on 8 more

Sign Up for Free FSN Weekly Newsletter

Trusted by 45,000+ food safety leaders, regulators, and professionals.

Coral Beach

More than 2 dozen sick in new outbreak from Salmonella Litchfield

USDA secretary says he is working on ‘made in the USA’ labeling for beef; cattlemen want faster action

CDC issues Salmonella alert for people traveling to Mexico

Patient count grows in outbreak associated with Daily Harvest frozen crumbles

Illinois county announces second outbreak in one week; causes under investigation

FDA adds Listeria outbreak to its list; 9 other investigations continue

FDA investigating mystery outbreak caused by Listeria monocytogenes

Patients in outbreak from HelloFresh meal kits spread from Washington to New Jersey

Consumer groups encourage USDA secretary to continue efforts to make chicken products safer

Illinois county reports outbreak of infections from Campylobacter

FDA closes investigations into two outbreaks and continues work on 8 more

More people sick as outbreak linked to Wendy’s spreads to 2 more states