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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced the recall of more than 525,000 pounds of canned beef products that were sold throughout the [...]

The seven different kinds of Crider Foods 12-ounce cans have sell-by dates of October 22, 2022, and March 15, 2023.

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Lead pipes are just one source of the toxin that still plagues families, particularly those who are of color or low income.

Of the six environmental issues facing the United States today, a majority of Americans are most worried about those that impact water quality, according to an annual environmental survey. An [...]

Scientists are warning that drinking water supplies in parts of rural West Africa are being contaminated by lead-containing materials used in community handpumps and public taps.

The Town of Paonia mailed notices to residents last week about lead exceeding permitted levels at a handful of specific sample sites. The results of the tests do not reflect a system-wide contamination problem. Paonias water system serves about 1600 water lines connecting nearly 3000 people total. Since the letters went out, town officials have been responding to a lot of confusion from residents. KVNF spoke to town administrator Corinne Ferguson to learn more.  Listen