Food safety

Regional News

‘Tamale Act’ would expand the kinds of food Colorado home chefs can sell

Refrigerated and meat items would be allowable under state’s Cottage Foods Act

February 13, 2026

Local News

Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County

‘Americans have become very separated from where their food is produced,’ owner Jerry Zink says

January 14, 2026

Associated Press

Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?

FILE – An assortment of Kellogg's Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, and Honey Smacks in Mt. Lebanon, Pa., June…

February 15, 2025

Food

Experts say the food supply is safe despite recent issues

Pictured is a McDonald's bag with an order for a Quarter Pounder sandwich purchased Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Chicago.…

October 24, 2024

Food

Outdoor barbecuing habits that increase the risk of food poisoning

null According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illness each…

August 23, 2023

Food

Leftovers in the Fridge: Reheating Food Safely

null Some tips and tricks that can help with food storage According to Google Trends, the search term “food I…

August 3, 2023

Local News

Durango forms partnerships for Spanish- and English-speaking food business courses

Program focuses on basic food safety and best practices

May 12, 2023

Local News

Baby formula shortage challenges Durango’s families and their support programs

drives and formula switches required as parents try to adapt

June 7, 2022

Local News

Dolores passes ordinance to allow for food trucks

License and inspections are required to operate

July 9, 2021

Food

USDA rejects request for faster pork slaughterhouse speeds

The Smithfield pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, S.D. The USDA said on May 26 it will not increase the…

May 29, 2021

New Mexico

A look at food delivery one year into the COVID-19 pandemic

Industry sees increase in jobs, sales and enforces safety

February 12, 2021

Local News

Liquor World gears up to hand out food boxes to those in need

owner plans to gift 250 care packages with dry goods

December 5, 2020

Southwest Life

Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

join to have a larger impact on vulnerable populations

July 16, 2020

Southwest Life

La Plata County residents turn to gardening amid pandemic

security concerns drive desire for homegrown produce

June 4, 2020

Local News

Can reusable grocery bags spread the coronavirus?

Durango stores use precautionary policies

April 21, 2020

Local News

Business sells tons of pinto beans to Durango residents

Towing and Repair distributes about 30,000 pounds of the dried goods in three days

March 19, 2020

Local News

November restaurant reports are in

November reports are in

December 6, 2019

Local News

Durango grocers pull recalled romaine

Romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California, has been linked to at least 40 E. coli infections

November 23, 2019

Education

August restaurant inspections: McDonald’s, Pippo’s, Burger Boy, Ocean Pearl …

du1-i-syn Unannounced inspections are conducted for restaurants, school, hospital and nursing home cafeterias, grocery stores, convenience stores, fairgrounds, resorts, food…

September 7, 2019

Food

When it comes to food allergies, how to help your kids snack smarter

When it comes to food allergies, there are many ways to help your kids snack smarter, such as emphasizing what…

September 4, 2019

Local News

July restaurant inspections: Gustavo’s, Zuma, Hong Kong, P&D …

July’s reminder: Wash those hands

August 9, 2019

Local News

June inspections: Two Fiestas and two Dollars

inspection reports are in

July 6, 2019

Food

‘Sell By’ or what? U.S. pushes for clarity on expiration dates

U.S. regulators are again urging food makers to reduce the variety of terms like “best by” and “use by” that…

June 9, 2019

Food

US holds CBD hearing as fans, sellers await legal clarity

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration held a hearing Friday to collect information about cannabis compounds such as CBD, which…

June 4, 2019