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.

Staph blamed for foodborne illness outbreak among Coachella bus drivers

Public health officials have determined that Staphylococcal aureus (Staph) enterotoxin is the source behind more than 100 foodborne illnesses among bus drivers who shuttled crowds to and from the Coachella

By Coral Beach

/ 14 May 2022

Staph blamed for foodborne illness outbreak among Coachella bus drivers

Congressional subcommittee to investigate shortages of infant formula linked to outbreak

A subcommittee of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee is set to begin a hearing on infant formula shortages, which are related to recalls of products linked to

By Coral Beach

/ 13 May 2022

Congressional subcommittee to investigate shortages of infant formula linked to outbreak

FDA says there is plenty of infant formula despite recall of Similac, other brands

Amid nationwide reports of infant formula shortages, FDA says sales are up and it is working to make sure appropriate formulas are available to the public. An outbreak of cronobacter

By Coral Beach

/ 11 May 2022

FDA says there is plenty of infant formula despite recall of Similac, other brands

CDC seeks help from state, local health officials in hepatitis investigation

The CDC and other public health agencies are investigating a cluster of hepatitis illnesses among children in 25 states. The outbreak is thought to be part of an international situation

By Coral Beach

/ 7 May 2022

CDC seeks help from state, local health officials in hepatitis investigation

Little information available on outbreak among Coachella festival bus drivers

Public health officials continue to investigate what appears to have been an outbreak of foodborne illnesses among bus drivers shuttling the public during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

By Coral Beach

/ 6 May 2022

Little information available on outbreak among Coachella festival bus drivers

FDA clears release of limited infant formula on a case-by-case basis; investigation continues

The Food and Drug Administration is allowing Abbott Nutrition to release limited amounts of certain infant formulas made at a plant under investigation in relation to an outbreak of cronobacter

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Apr 2022

FDA clears release of limited infant formula on a case-by-case basis; investigation continues

Former employee blows whistle on baby formula production plant tied to outbreak

A whistle blower document regarding product safety at a plant that manufactured infant formula linked to a deadly, ongoing outbreak provides damning information against Abbott Nutrition, the maker of Similac

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Apr 2022

FDA says reports nearing 450 in outbreak associated with Lucky Charms cereal

The FDA is reporting that the number of reports of illnesses linked to a dry cereal have almost doubled in the past week, reaching 446. In a weekly update the

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Apr 2022

FDA says reports nearing 450 in outbreak associated with Lucky Charms cereal

FDA investigates outbreak linked to cereal; continues with other outbreak work

The FDA is investigating more than 200 “adverse events” related to an unnamed dry cereal. In recent days reports from across the country regarding illnesses linked to Lucky Charms cereal

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Apr 2022

FDA investigates outbreak linked to cereal; continues with other outbreak work

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Listeria infections and have initiated testing in two other investigations. The new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least 15 people, but

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Apr 2022

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

Environmental Working Groups names its top and bottom picks for fresh produce

The Environmental Working Group has released its annual best and worst lists of fresh produce based on pesticide residues. The lists — released under the trademarked Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Apr 2022

Environmental Working Groups names its top and bottom picks for fresh produce

UPDATE: CDC reports more than 90 sick in U.S. outbreak traced to oysters from Canada

UPDATED: The CDC now says 103 people have been sickened in the outbreak. Federal officials in the United States are investigating a multi-state outbreak of norovirus infections traced to raw

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Apr 2022

UPDATE: CDC reports more than 90 sick in U.S. outbreak traced to oysters from Canada

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Coral Beach

Staph blamed for foodborne illness outbreak among Coachella bus drivers

Congressional subcommittee to investigate shortages of infant formula linked to outbreak

FDA says there is plenty of infant formula despite recall of Similac, other brands

CDC seeks help from state, local health officials in hepatitis investigation

Little information available on outbreak among Coachella festival bus drivers

FDA clears release of limited infant formula on a case-by-case basis; investigation continues

Former employee blows whistle on baby formula production plant tied to outbreak

FDA says reports nearing 450 in outbreak associated with Lucky Charms cereal

FDA investigates outbreak linked to cereal; continues with other outbreak work

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

Environmental Working Groups names its top and bottom picks for fresh produce

UPDATE: CDC reports more than 90 sick in U.S. outbreak traced to oysters from Canada