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Pueblo Health Department checks food daily at the Colorado State Fair

Pueblo Health Department checks food daily at the Colorado State Fair
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PUEBLO — Food is a staple at the Colorado State Fair and we are highlighting the people who keep you safe to make sure you don't get sick from eating that turkey leg.

Inspectors from the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) are at the fair each day checking on every food vendor to make sure they aren't any health code violations.

"It's important to do this every day," said Shyanne Urdiales with PDPHE. "We want to keep up with all of our vendors, make sure that all safe food practices are happening all the time, just not when we're not here."

At least eight inspectors go to the fair to check the food vendors.

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Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others

Sergeant First Class David Hong battling stage 4 colon cancer raised over $50,000 in three days for experimental treatment, but when Tricare approved coverage, he donated every penny to help other service members and veterans fighting cancer. The Fort Carson religious specialist underwent the innovative histotripsy treatment earlier this month and remains hopeful about the results. His selfless decision shows how one soldier's battle became a mission to help others in their fight against cancer.

Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others

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