Food safety - The Durango Herald

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

DATE: Jan 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and coug...

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Food

Experts say the food supply is safe despite recent issues

From Boar's Head deli meat and waffles to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, this year's illness outbreaks — some deadly — and food recalls may have Americans wondering whether there are new risks...

DATE: Oct 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Food

Outdoor Barbecuing Habits That Increase The Risk of Food Poisoning

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illness each year, and the risk rises in summer as the warm weather boosts bacterial growth.

DATE: Aug 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Food

Leftovers in the Fridge: Reheating Food Safely

According to Google Trends, the search term “food I can reheat” has increased by 1328% in the past week. Whether it’s to save food, save money, or not heat up a kitchen in hot weather, Ameri...

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Food

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

Program focuses on basic food safety and best practices

DATE: May 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Long drives and formula switches required as parents try to adapt

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores passes ordinance to allow for food trucks

License and inspections are required to operate

DATE: Jul 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

USDA rejects request for faster pork slaughterhouse speeds

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declined a request by the pork industry to increase the speed at which pigs can be processed into meat, delivering a victory to slaughterhouse workers who had raised safety concerns about the plan.

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Food

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

Industry sees increase in jobs, sales and enforces safety

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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

Store owner plans to gift 250 care packages with dry goods

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manna, Garden Project merge to advance food security mission

Groups join to have a larger impact on vulnerable populations

DATE: Jul 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

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Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday