A nine-member team from the federal Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is on scene in Colorado because the nation’s top contagious disease expert has confirmed four more human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state.

The four additional human cases of H5 bird flu that emerged in

Continue Reading CDC sends team to Colorado as human bird flu cases double over the weekend

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is currently investigating an outbreak from the microscopic parasite Cyclospora. 

As of June 15, there have been 62 patients reported in Colorado since May 1, 2023. No hospitalizations or deaths have been reported. 

At this time, public health officials have identified 45

Continue Reading Officials link Cyclospora outbreak in Colorado to Mexican restaurant

The Denver-based National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) reports that 39 state Legislatures continue to be in session, and most of those are just getting interesting with a month or two remaining before they adjourn for the year.

So while it’s over for the western states of Idaho, Wyoming, Utah

Continue Reading Food safety keeps popping up as Legislatures are getting into the thick of things