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.

CDC says E. coli outbreak ‘over’ with 209 patients and counting

Declaring that the outbreak “appears to be over,” the CDC today reported that multiple suppliers, distributors and or brands of ground beef are likely behind an E. coli O103 outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Jun 2019

CDC says E. coli outbreak ‘over’ with 209 patients and counting

Hometown Food Co. recalls Pillsbury flour from ADM; multistate E. coli outbreak continues

For the second time this year Hometown Food Co. is recalling some of its Pillsbury flour because of bacterial contamination. This time the pathogen is E. coli and the flour

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Jun 2019

King Arthur flour recalled because of E. coli outbreak; ADM Milling again named

King Arthur is the second brand of flour, following Aldi’s Baker’s Corner, to be recalled in less than a month because of E. coli contamination in flour from

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Jun 2019

King Arthur flour recalled because of E. coli outbreak; ADM Milling again named

Salmonella patient count skyrockets; CDC says backyard flocks dangerous

The number of people confirmed with Salmonella infections from backyard poultry flocks has increased more than 400 percent since May 10, with a third of the sick people younger than

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Jun 2019

Salmonella patient count skyrockets; CDC says backyard flocks dangerous

UPDATED: Major grocery chains among 32 retailers that sold recalled Tyson chicken strips; injuries reported

UPDATED: A spokeswoman for SHOP ‘n SAVE told Food Safety News that none of its independently owned and operated stores serviced out of the Pittsburgh distribution facility, including stores in

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Jun 2019

UPDATED: Major grocery chains among 32 retailers that sold recalled Tyson chicken strips; injuries reported

REVISED ADVICE: FDA says some frozen berries contaminated with hepatitis A; Kroger, other grocery stores involved

Editor’s note: On June 10 the FDA revised its alert to say that consumers should avoid and throw away only certain Private Selection brand frozen products containing blackberries. Initially

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Jun 2019

REVISED ADVICE: FDA says some frozen berries contaminated with hepatitis A; Kroger, other grocery stores involved

Researchers confirm pathogens in raw wheat, urge cautious use of raw flour

A research team says there is little industry can do to combat bacterial contamination of raw wheat destined to become flour. They said for now, consumers can make the biggest

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Jun 2019

Researchers confirm pathogens in raw wheat, urge cautious use of raw flour

Scientists urge surgeon general to issue warning about unwashed poppy seeds

In a letter to the country’s top medical official, the Center for Science in the Public Interest asked U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams to issue an advisory warning

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Jun 2019

Scientists urge surgeon general to issue warning about unwashed poppy seeds

Immigrants face higher risks for poisoning from foraging wild foods

A recent mushroom poisoning case in Minnesota illustrates how people who set out to gather nature’s bounty can find themselves carrying home a basket of toxins, especially if they

By Coral Beach

/ 31 May 2019

Immigrants face higher risks for poisoning from foraging wild foods

FDA posts expanded flour recall; no word on whether Aldi is mill’s only customer

In an expanded recall notice for flour sold by Aldi, the grocery chain’ supplier is reminding consumers that the baking staple is made from raw grain and therefore inherently dangerous.

By Coral Beach

/ 28 May 2019

FDA posts expanded flour recall; no word on whether Aldi is mill’s only customer

New outbreak underway despite Canada’s new rules for frozen chicken

recall notice Canadian consumers are again on alert for Salmonella in frozen breaded chicken, according to a new recall notice and a public health warning about the latest of 18

By Coral Beach

/ 27 May 2019

People in 8 states infected with E. coli; Aldi, ADM Milling recalling Baker’s Corner flour

Seventeen people are sick with E. coli infections and three have been hospitalized in an outbreak traced to flour recalled yesterday by the Aldi grocery chain. The Rhode Island Department

By Coral Beach

/ 24 May 2019

People in 8 states infected with E. coli; Aldi, ADM Milling recalling Baker’s Corner flour

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Coral Beach

CDC says E. coli outbreak ‘over’ with 209 patients and counting

Hometown Food Co. recalls Pillsbury flour from ADM; multistate E. coli outbreak continues

King Arthur flour recalled because of E. coli outbreak; ADM Milling again named

Salmonella patient count skyrockets; CDC says backyard flocks dangerous

UPDATED: Major grocery chains among 32 retailers that sold recalled Tyson chicken strips; injuries reported

REVISED ADVICE: FDA says some frozen berries contaminated with hepatitis A; Kroger, other grocery stores involved

Researchers confirm pathogens in raw wheat, urge cautious use of raw flour

Scientists urge surgeon general to issue warning about unwashed poppy seeds

Immigrants face higher risks for poisoning from foraging wild foods

FDA posts expanded flour recall; no word on whether Aldi is mill’s only customer

New outbreak underway despite Canada’s new rules for frozen chicken

People in 8 states infected with E. coli; Aldi, ADM Milling recalling Baker’s Corner flour