Health

Recall of some peanut products sold at Target and Sprouts

Submitted by KDVR Staff on Tuesday, September 25th, 10:58 am

Sunland, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of its Almond Butter and Peanut Butter, which it has

now expanded to include its Cashew Butter, Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products.

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Free water testing now available for Weld County residents

Submitted by Jennifer Finch, Information Specialist, Weld County Office of County Commissioners

Monday, September 17th, 2012, 1:50pm

Free water testing now available for Weld County residents

WELD COUNTY, CO – When Weld County Chemist Mark Thomas speaks about his office’s newest instrument, there is a tinge of excitement in his voice. “We are talking about testing parts per billion,” Thomas said. “That is like saying we can measure something that is as small as one eyedropper drop of water in an Olympic-sized swimming pool.”

Thomas, who works in Weld County’s Department of Public Health and Environment laboratory, is referring to the county’s new gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer instrument which will enable the county to provide free ground-water testing for individuals concerned about potential impacts to their wells from oil and gas activity near their property.

“This instrument will analyze a water sample for volatile organic compounds, also known as VOCs, and will produce a report as to what level those compounds exist – if they exist at all,” said Thomas.

County residents interested in having their water tested for volatile organic compounds can contact the Weld County Department of Environmental Health at 970-304-6415.

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Colorado ranks No. 1 in Breastfeeding During Baby’s First Six Months

Submitted by KDVR Staff on Monday, August 6th, 11:19 am

Colorado ranks first in the nation for mothers who exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months of their lives, according to a nationwide breastfeeding report card released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than one in four (26.6 percent) Colorado infants received only breast milk during those formative months, making them far less likely to develop health problems such as infections, asthma and childhood obesity.

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Free Child Safety Seat Inspections by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Traffic Team on August 18

Submitted by KDVR Staff on Thursday, July 26th, 11:05 am

Car crashes are the number one killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Colorado ranked 22nd in child well-being survey

Submitted by KDVR Staff on Wednesday, July 25th, 11:59 am

Rise in concentrated poverty continues to limit state, despite gains in education and health

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Heat wave/water safety tips from the Red Cross

Submitted by KDVR Staff on Wednesday, June 27th, 10:59 am

Follow these steps to stay safe during the heat:

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Mines study finds wildfires significantly impact drinking water quality

Submitted by KDVR Staff on Wednesday, June 27th, 10:26 am

Rain events following a wildfire can result in detrimental impacts on surface water quality in impacted areas. Run-off mixes with left over debris and sediment in a “chocolate milk shake-like mix” that can end up in drinking water sources. Increased turbidity (cloudiness), alkalinity and organic matter load can thwart purifying mechanisms inside a downstreamwater treatment plant. If a water plant is challenged by these conditions, the drinking water quality might be compromised including tap water that might have a smoky taste and perhaps doesn’t meet EPA drinking water standards.

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