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.

State, county, and federal officials reporting different numbers in E. coli outbreak

As public health officials continue to investigate an E. coli outbreak linked to romaine on sandwiches from Wendy’s restaurants, there is an increasing gap between patient numbers being reported

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Aug 2022

State, county, and federal officials reporting different numbers in E. coli outbreak

Patient counts increase in Salmonella outbreaks; other investigations ongoing

The number of patients in two outbreaks of infections attributed to different types of Salmonella continues to increase, according to the FDA. Three more patients have been identified in an

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Aug 2022

Patient counts increase in Salmonella outbreaks; other investigations ongoing

Washington state officials investigate outbreak of infections caused by E. coli

An outbreak of infections from E. coli is under investigation in the Seattle-King County area. There have been several patients confirmed in the outbreak. All seven are from East

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Aug 2022

Washington state officials investigate outbreak of infections caused by E. coli

Romaine on Wendy’s sandwiches linked to multistate E. coli outbreak

Wendy’s is removing romaine lettuce from its sandwiches in some of its restaurants because it has been linked to a multistate outbreak of infections caused by E. coli. The

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Aug 2022

Romaine on Wendy’s sandwiches linked to multistate E. coli outbreak

FDA investigating three new outbreaks; other investigations remain active

The FDA is investigating two new outbreaks of infections from Salmonella bacteria. The agency is also investigating an outbreak of E. coli infections announced Tuesday by the CDC. In an

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Aug 2022

FDA investigating three new outbreaks; other investigations remain active

CDC now handling investigation into E. coli infections in multistate outbreak

Federal investigators have stepped in to handle an outbreak of E. coli infections in Ohio and Michigan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this afternoon there are 29

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Aug 2022

CDC now handling investigation into E. coli infections in multistate outbreak

Investigations are ongoing in Michigan, and Ohio as reports of E. coli infections increase

Officials in Michigan are investigating almost 100 cases of E. coli infections in the state including a cluster of illnesses reported this past week in Ottawa County. The 98 cases

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Aug 2022

Investigations are ongoing in Michigan, and Ohio as reports of E. coli infections increase

New outbreak of infections from Cyclospora parasite added to FDA’s investigations list

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections from the Cyclospora parasite, but little information is available. The Food and Drug Administration reports that it has begun traceback efforts

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Aug 2022

New outbreak of infections from Cyclospora parasite added to FDA’s investigations list

Top food safety administrators in U.S. say it’s not rocket science, but it is science

PITTSBURGH, PA — Technology, pathogens and diligence were the watchwords from two leaders from the USDA and FDA as they addressed attendees at the International Association of Food Protection’s 2022

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Aug 2022

Top food safety administrators in U.S. say it’s not rocket science, but it is science

FSIS takes on Salmonella in certain chicken products; hopes to publish something by fall

PITTSBURGH, PA — Whether you call it a baby step or a significant stride, the federal government is taking action to clean up the chicken people in America eat. With an

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Aug 2022

FSIS takes on Salmonella in certain chicken products; hopes to publish something by fall

IAFP kicks off with Ivan Parkin Lecture straight out of Africa

PITTSBURGH, PA — The opening session Sunday night of the annual meeting and conference of the International Association for Food Protection was one of good news. Speaking to more than half

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Aug 2022

IAFP kicks off with Ivan Parkin Lecture straight out of Africa

FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries

In response to a history of hepatitis A and norovirus outbreaks associated with fresh and frozen berries, the FDA is developing a prevention strategy to enhance safety. “In the U.

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Jul 2022

FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries

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Coral Beach

State, county, and federal officials reporting different numbers in E. coli outbreak

Patient counts increase in Salmonella outbreaks; other investigations ongoing

Washington state officials investigate outbreak of infections caused by E. coli

Romaine on Wendy’s sandwiches linked to multistate E. coli outbreak

FDA investigating three new outbreaks; other investigations remain active

CDC now handling investigation into E. coli infections in multistate outbreak

Investigations are ongoing in Michigan, and Ohio as reports of E. coli infections increase

New outbreak of infections from Cyclospora parasite added to FDA’s investigations list

Top food safety administrators in U.S. say it’s not rocket science, but it is science

FSIS takes on Salmonella in certain chicken products; hopes to publish something by fall

IAFP kicks off with Ivan Parkin Lecture straight out of Africa

FDA to restart food safety sampling program for fresh and frozen berries