Food Yes, you need to wash your produce. Here’s how. Leeks grow in layers that trap grit. To clean them, trim the top and bottom of the leeks and then… June 4, 2019
Action Line ‘Canning’ with glass is a jarring concept No matter if you’re putting up food for home use or putting up food for sale, the Extension Office can… May 27, 2019
Food How many cherries in frozen pie? FDA may soon drop its rules The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to propose getting rid of a federal standard for frozen cherry pie, which… April 30, 2019
Food Food poisoning remains persistent problem, U.S. report finds This 2004 electron microscope image shows Gram-negative Campylobacter fetus bacteria. As of April 2019, recent illnesses tied to raw turkey,… April 28, 2019
Education Restaurant inspections: Ocean Pearl, Chavolito’s, Livestock Auction restaurant reports are in April 11, 2019
Local News February restaurant inspections: Taco Bell, Farm Bistro, Denny’s … Bell, The Farm Bistro and Denny’s set the bar in February inspections March 3, 2019
Local News New restaurant regulations go into effect this year January inspection reports are in February 12, 2019
Food Poland exported 5,500 pounds of meat from sick cows to EU Pawel Niemczuk said about 5,500 pounds of the meat was exported to Finland, Hungary, Estonia, Romania, Sweden, France, Spain, Lithuania,… February 3, 2019
Local News November restaurant reports are in Ponderosa, Dolores Elementary, Fiesta Mexicana fare well December 7, 2018
Food Repeat outbreaks pressure produce industry to step up safety Romaine lettuce sits on the shelves as a shopper walks through the produce area of an Albertsons market Nov. 20… December 3, 2018
Education October inspections: Cortez schools, Jimmer’s and Blondie’s … Montezuma-Cortez schools and Blondie’s make the grade November 23, 2018
Food 1 death linked to ongoing turkey salmonella outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the death was in California but didn’t have any immediate details. Since… November 11, 2018
Food Food allergy sufferers often served a side of skepticism alongside their struggle Being near someone eating a peanut butter sandwich might pock her skin with hives, she told them. Catching a whiff… October 17, 2018
Food Confused about the term ‘soy milk’? FDA wants to know That’s what the Food and Drug Administration is asking as it considers whether soy and other non-dairy products can keep… September 27, 2018
Local News August inspections: The Farm, Shiloh Steakhouse, Burger Boy, Pippo’s and more inspection reports released September 23, 2018
Local News July inspections: Stonefish Sushi, Loungin’ Lizard, Stateline Bar … inspections include Stonefish Sushi, Loungin’ Lizard and Stateline Bar & Grill August 25, 2018
Local News July restaurant inspections for Montezuma County Journal filedu1-i-syn Inspections of all retail food facilities are done yearly, and in some cases more than once per year.… August 20, 2018
Food Is the ‘organic’ seal worth it, given disputes on standards? The “USDA Organic” label generally signifies a product is made with relatively minimal synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and that animals… July 18, 2018
Local News Bipartisan farm bill passes Senate, moves toward conference $867 billion plan includes farm subsidies and food stamps June 29, 2018
Local News May inspections: Tequila’s, Lakeside Lanes, Ponderosa … Tequila's, Lakeside Lanes and Ponderosa had some work to do June 22, 2018
Food Is homegrown food safer? Only if gardeners take precautions “The odds are better there won’t be any contamination from the things we grow ourselves, but no fresh foods are… May 19, 2018
Food 1st death reported in romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak The death was reported in California, but state and federal health officials did not provide any other details. The Centers… May 6, 2018
Food Genetic sleuthing bolsters food poisoning searches The genetic analysis is being used to bolster investigations and – in some cases – connect the dots between what… April 27, 2018