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.

Consumers urged to check for chicken linked to deadly Salmonella outbreak

One person is dead and at least 16 others have been infected by a strain of Salmonella found during routine federal testing at two raw chicken processing plants. The implicated

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Aug 2018

Consumers urged to check for chicken linked to deadly Salmonella outbreak

Poultry testing doesn’t include E. coli strain likely causing UTIs in people

Researchers reported yesterday that a specific strain of E. coli found in 80 percent of the retail poultry and pork they tested matches the strain found in patients with urinary

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Aug 2018

Poultry testing doesn’t include E. coli strain likely causing UTIs in people

Who’s minding the lab?

States and territories have been steadily building their epidemiology staffs, but they collectively need another 1,200 to reach “full capacity” in terms of several key health areas, including foodborne

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Aug 2018

Three companies flip, reveal suppliers of romaine linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

At least 11 companies so far face lawsuits in relation to this spring’s deadly E. coli outbreak that was linked to romaine lettuce. The most recent victim to pursue

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Aug 2018

Three companies flip, reveal suppliers of romaine linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

Beach Beat: Round and round Chipotle goes, where the outbreaks will end, nobody knows

Opinion Denver, we have a problem. Despite a corporate policy of “zero tolerance” for food safety mistakes, the most infamous burrito chain in the country continues to make its customers

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Aug 2018

Beach Beat: Round and round Chipotle goes, where the outbreaks will end, nobody knows

Lead levels in baby food ‘worrisome’ but industry can fix the problem

Laboratory analysis of 50 big-name baby foods showed the presence of at least one heavy metal in all of them, with two-thirds having “worrisome” levels, according to information from Consumer

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Aug 2018

Lead levels in baby food ‘worrisome’ but industry can fix the problem

More people sick in Salmonella outbreak traced to raw, frozen chicken products

In the past three weeks the number of people confirmed with Salmonella infections has increased 300 percent in an outbreak traced to raw frozen chicken products. Canadian officials continue to

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Aug 2018

More people sick in Salmonella outbreak traced to raw, frozen chicken products

More than 400 confirmed sick in Fresh Express, McDonald’s salad outbreak

In the past week, another 41 people were confirmed infected by Cyclospora parasites in an outbreak traced to Fresh Express salad mix used in salads sold by McDonald’s. Of

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Aug 2018

More than 400 confirmed sick in Fresh Express, McDonald’s salad outbreak

FDA says cattle feedlot could be to blame for E. coli in canal water used on romaine

Outbreak investigators say a cattle feedlot near a canal providing water to growing regions in Arizona is a key element in their hypothesis about the source of E. coli that

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Aug 2018

FDA says cattle feedlot could be to blame for E. coli in canal water used on romaine

Norovirus outbreak among patrons at one McDonald’s likely spread by person, not food

UPDATED: Illnesses are not limited to restaurant customers. People with whom the customers have had close contact have also reported illnesses. Human transmission of norovirus is likely what made dozens,

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Aug 2018

Norovirus outbreak among patrons at one McDonald’s likely spread by person, not food

FDA finds Cyclospora in Fresh Express salad sold at McDonald’s restaurants

Federal officials have confirmed parasites in salad mix that Fresh Express sold to McDonald’s and other unnamed companies. Almost 400 people in 15 states, are confirmed infected. The Food

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Aug 2018

FDA finds Cyclospora in Fresh Express salad sold at McDonald’s restaurants

Resident Salmonella in food plant sparks warning regarding cereal production

A company that provides a variety of goods and services to the food industry — including coatings that are used on breakfast cereals — is on notice from the FDA for failure

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Aug 2018

Resident Salmonella in food plant sparks warning regarding cereal production

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Coral Beach

Consumers urged to check for chicken linked to deadly Salmonella outbreak

Poultry testing doesn’t include E. coli strain likely causing UTIs in people

Who’s minding the lab?

Three companies flip, reveal suppliers of romaine linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

Beach Beat: Round and round Chipotle goes, where the outbreaks will end, nobody knows

Lead levels in baby food ‘worrisome’ but industry can fix the problem

More people sick in Salmonella outbreak traced to raw, frozen chicken products

More than 400 confirmed sick in Fresh Express, McDonald’s salad outbreak

FDA says cattle feedlot could be to blame for E. coli in canal water used on romaine

Norovirus outbreak among patrons at one McDonald’s likely spread by person, not food

FDA finds Cyclospora in Fresh Express salad sold at McDonald’s restaurants

Resident Salmonella in food plant sparks warning regarding cereal production