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 investigating 3 new outbreaks

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating three new outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. The outbreaks involve the Cyclospora parasite, Salmonella and Listeria. For the Cyclospora outbreak, the FDA reports there

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Jul 2026

Outbreak traced to moringa leaf powder declared over

The CDC has declared an outbreak caused by various types of Salmonella and traced to a number of moringa leaf powder products to be over and the FDA has closed

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Jul 2026

Outbreak traced to moringa leaf powder declared over

State-by-state count in parasitic outbreak continues to increase

CDC now says more than 4,000 confirmed cases; Michigan count tops 7,000

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Jul 2026

State-by-state count in parasitic outbreak continues to increase

Health departments post more infections in Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce

More patients have been identified in an outbreak of infections from the Cyclospora parasite. The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce products from Taylor Farms. Michigan is reporting 6,571

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Jul 2026

Patient count in Cyclospora outbreak grows by more than 1,000

Taylor Farms has recalled all of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico.

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Jul 2026

Patient count in Cyclospora outbreak grows by more than 1,000

FDA says Cyclospora test on lettuce from Taylor Farms was a false positive; outbreak investigation ongoing

Thousands have been sickened in the outbreak and Taylor Farms continues to recall its shredded iceberg lettuce and salad kits containing iceberg lettuce.

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Jul 2026

FDA confirms that Taylor Farms lettuce is contaminated with parasite behind massive outbreak

The recalled lettuce was distributed to Walmart stores in at least 15 states, as well as food service operations in 27 states.

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Jul 2026

FDA confirms that Taylor Farms lettuce is contaminated with parasite behind massive outbreak

Company admits its lettuce is cause of Cyclospora outbreak

The FDA and CDC say the illnesses in the outbreak — reported from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia — represent only a portion of Cyclospora infections currently under investigation and involve only one of several outbreaks.

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Jul 2026

Infections from Cyclospora parasite continue sharp increases

One public health official says the confirmed patients are probably the tip of the iceberg

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Jul 2026

Infections from Cyclospora parasite continue sharp increases

Raw Farm LLC cheese found to be cause of E. coli outbreak

Federal officials are reporting that inspectors found unsanitary handling and other food safety issues at Raw Farm LLC, the dairy connected to an E. Coli O157 outbreak. The outbreak sickened

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Jul 2026

Raw Farm LLC cheese found to be cause of E. coli outbreak

Michigan again sees significant increase in Cyclospora infections

Public health officials have not weighed in on why there are so many infections this year.

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Jul 2026

Michigan again sees significant increase in Cyclospora infections

CDC says thousands are likely infected with cyclospora parasite

Michigan officials believe lettuce and/or salad mixes are the source of the parasite, but they said there is no single grower, supplier or brand identified yet.

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Jul 2026

CDC says thousands are likely infected with cyclospora parasite

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Coral Beach

FDA investigating 3 new outbreaks

Outbreak traced to moringa leaf powder declared over

State-by-state count in parasitic outbreak continues to increase

Health departments post more infections in Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce

Patient count in Cyclospora outbreak grows by more than 1,000

FDA says Cyclospora test on lettuce from Taylor Farms was a false positive; outbreak investigation ongoing

FDA confirms that Taylor Farms lettuce is contaminated with parasite behind massive outbreak

Company admits its lettuce is cause of Cyclospora outbreak

Infections from Cyclospora parasite continue sharp increases

Raw Farm LLC cheese found to be cause of E. coli outbreak

Michigan again sees significant increase in Cyclospora infections

CDC says thousands are likely infected with cyclospora parasite