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.

UPDATED: Third death reported in hepatitis A outbreak linked to restaurant chain

UPDATE: Late this afternoon public health officials reported a third patient has died in this outbreak. No further details were released on the patient. Another person has died in an

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Oct 2021

UPDATED: Third death reported in hepatitis A outbreak linked to restaurant chain

More sick in hepatitis A outbreak traced to restaurants; one required liver transplant

The patient count in a hepatitis A outbreak linked to Virginia restaurants continues to grow, with 44 people now confirmed as infected. One of the patients has required a liver

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Oct 2021

More sick in hepatitis A outbreak traced to restaurants; one required liver transplant

Onions from Mexico identified as source of outbreak; more than 650 patients confirmed

More than 650 people have been infected in a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak that federal officials say has been traced to fresh onions from Mexico. The implicated onions are from ProSource

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Oct 2021

Onions from Mexico identified as source of outbreak; more than 650 patients confirmed

Patient dies in hepatitis A outbreak traced to restaurants in Virginia

One person has died in a hepatitis A outbreak associated with three restaurants in the Roanoke, VA, area, according to state officials, and two more people have been added to

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Oct 2021

Patient dies in hepatitis A outbreak traced to restaurants in Virginia

FDA determines seafood sold in Colorado is behind 14-state Salmonella outbreak

More people are sick, and a seafood recall has been initiated, in an outbreak of Salmonella Thompson infections that stretches across 14 states, federal officials announced this evening. “Colorado state

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Oct 2021

FDA determines seafood sold in Colorado is behind 14-state Salmonella outbreak

Restaurant-related hepatitis A outbreak doubles in size; more illnesses likely

The case count in a hepatitis A outbreak linked to restaurants in Virginia has doubled. At least 30 people are now infected with the virus, which can cause life-threatening liver

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Oct 2021

Restaurant-related hepatitis A outbreak doubles in size; more illnesses likely

FDA reports findings of special romaine testing program in Arizona growing area

Results of a testing program in February and March are now available and show that a sample of romaine lettuce from the Yuma, AZ, growing area was positive for E.

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Oct 2021

FDA reports findings of special romaine testing program in Arizona growing area

New Listeria outbreak announced; no states or potential sources revealed

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. The outbreak announcement from the Food and Drug Administration reports that 20 people are sick, but does not include

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Oct 2021

New Listeria outbreak announced; no states or potential sources revealed

Outbreak over; investigators say additional patients likely not identified

Federal officials say a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that was linked to packaged salads from BrightFarms has come to an end. A total of 31 people infected with the outbreak strain

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Oct 2021

Outbreak over; investigators say additional patients likely not identified

Rodent infestation, bird droppings, bugs lead to spice seizure at Miami company

United States Marshals seized more than 25,000 bulk bags and boxes of ready-to-eat spices and food additives Friday because they were being held in unsanitary conditions in Miami. The

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Oct 2021

Rodent infestation, bird droppings, bugs lead to spice seizure at Miami company

More than 400 now sick in Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak of unknown origin

The CDC has identified 140 more patients in a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak and is still looking for the source of the infections. With six more states added to the outbreak,

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Sep 2021

More than 400 now sick in Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak of unknown origin

Cilantro identified as possible source behind mystery Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak

A month into an investigation of a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak investigators have a lead and it’s pointing to cilantro as a possible cause behind the illnesses. As of Sept

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Sep 2021

Cilantro identified as possible source behind mystery Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak

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UPDATED: Third death reported in hepatitis A outbreak linked to restaurant chain

More sick in hepatitis A outbreak traced to restaurants; one required liver transplant

Onions from Mexico identified as source of outbreak; more than 650 patients confirmed

Patient dies in hepatitis A outbreak traced to restaurants in Virginia

FDA determines seafood sold in Colorado is behind 14-state Salmonella outbreak

Restaurant-related hepatitis A outbreak doubles in size; more illnesses likely

FDA reports findings of special romaine testing program in Arizona growing area

New Listeria outbreak announced; no states or potential sources revealed

Outbreak over; investigators say additional patients likely not identified

Rodent infestation, bird droppings, bugs lead to spice seizure at Miami company

More than 400 now sick in Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak of unknown origin

Cilantro identified as possible source behind mystery Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak