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Rocky Ford weathering Listeria outbreak
September 13, 2011 8:46 PM
It's a town known for its mouth watering cantaloupe and juicy watermelons. But lately, this melon capital has been in the spotlight for a different reason. Four deaths in Colorado and New Mexico have a possible connection to Rocky Ford cantaloupes. "I've had three people so far that didn't... more » -
Common foods can make allergies worse
September 14, 2010 10:46 AM
When your allergies start up, you know the usual culprits: mold, ragweed and weather changes that stir those things up. But there may be hidden food triggers making your runny nose and itchy eyes worse. A plate full of fruits and veggies may be good for your waistline,... more » -
Colorado seeds placed in doomsday vault
July 12, 2010 1:05 PM
Seeds from Colorado were placed in a doomsday vault over the weekend. Wenk's Yellow Hots, Pico de Gallos and the unpredictably hot San Juan "Tsiles" chili peppers are now in a vault on a remote archipelago in the Arctic. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., says he and other congressmen... more » -
Illnesses push USDA, FDA to write safety rules
October 6, 2009 4:35 PM
Two federal agencies are teaming up to write new food safety rules for fresh produce, following foodborne illness outbreaks tied to fruits and vegetables in recent years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday its fresh produce chief Leanne Skelton will work with the Food and Drug Administration to... more »
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