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 tracing falafels linked to E. coli outbreak; other investigations ongoing

The FDA has begun traceback and sample collection in an outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 linked to frozen falafel sold at Aldi stores in 36 states. At least 20

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Oct 2022

FDA tracing falafels linked to E. coli outbreak; other investigations ongoing

USDA has future plans to consider whether Salmonella in chicken should be dealt with

The USDA is beginning to consider whether or not to consider if Salmonella in poultry should be considered a problem. The department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Oct 2022

USDA has future plans to consider whether Salmonella in chicken should be dealt with

New E. coli outbreak traced to frozen falafel sold at Aldi stores

State and Federal officials announced today that they are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 infections related to Earth Grown frozen falafel sold by Aldi stores.

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Oct 2022

New E. coli outbreak traced to frozen falafel sold at Aldi stores

FDA reveals cantaloupe was behind outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections

The FDA has determined an outbreak of infections from Salmonella Typhimurium was from contaminated cantaloupe and declared its investigation over. First posted on Aug. 17 by the Food and Drug

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Oct 2022

FDA reveals cantaloupe was behind outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections

Outbreak investigations continue as FDA works to find sources of pathogens

Federal officials continue to investigate nine foodborne illness outbreaks even though three of the outbreaks have been declared over. Also, the Food and Drug Administration says there will be more

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Oct 2022

Outbreak investigations continue as FDA works to find sources of pathogens

CDC says outbreak linked to Wendy’s sandwiches is over with more than 100 sick

Federal officials have declared that an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections related to romaine lettuce on Wendy’s sandwiches has ended. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Oct 2022

CDC says outbreak linked to Wendy’s sandwiches is over with more than 100 sick

FDA links Listeria outbreak to cheeses sold at Whole Foods, Safeway and other retailers

The FDA is investigating an outbreak of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes that are linked to certain Brie and Camembert cheeses that were sold nationwide. Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Sep 2022

FDA links Listeria outbreak to cheeses sold at Whole Foods, Safeway and other retailers

New outbreak under investigation; FDA ends work on another without finding source

The FDA is investigating one new outbreak and has closed an investigation on another. On Wednesday the Food and Drug Administration announced a new Salmonella Litchfield outbreak that has sickened

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Sep 2022

New outbreak under investigation; FDA ends work on another without finding source

FDA promises to enhance safety of imported produce with new initiative

With 32 percent of the country’s fresh vegetables and 55 percent of its fresh fruit imported from other countries, the Food and Drug Administration is launching renewed efforts to

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Sep 2022

FDA promises to enhance safety of imported produce with new initiative

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

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

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Sep 2022

CDC issues Salmonella alert for people traveling to Mexico

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Coral Beach

FDA tracing falafels linked to E. coli outbreak; other investigations ongoing

USDA has future plans to consider whether Salmonella in chicken should be dealt with

New E. coli outbreak traced to frozen falafel sold at Aldi stores

FDA reveals cantaloupe was behind outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections

Outbreak investigations continue as FDA works to find sources of pathogens

CDC says outbreak linked to Wendy’s sandwiches is over with more than 100 sick

FDA links Listeria outbreak to cheeses sold at Whole Foods, Safeway and other retailers

New outbreak under investigation; FDA ends work on another without finding source

FDA promises to enhance safety of imported produce with new initiative

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