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Denver Health Official Accused of Pouring Bleach on Food
19 Nov
Summary
- Health officials allegedly poured bleach into taco vendor's food.
- Vendor previously cited for food safety and temperature issues.
- Department claims bleach use was a last resort for sanitation.
Health officials in Denver are under scrutiny after a video appeared to show them pouring bleach into a taco vendor's food last weekend. The incident occurred at the Tacos Tacolorado stall after officials requested the food be destroyed due to alleged violations of food safety regulations.
According to reports, the vendor had been cited multiple times in October for issues such as improper food storage temperatures and preparing food in a residential setting. Health department representatives stated that the use of bleach, while not preferred, was deemed necessary due to persistent sanitation and temperature control failures.
Previous inspections reportedly led to the disposal of over 145 pounds of food. The department indicated that the vendor had been issued cease-and-desist letters concerning these violations, highlighting the risks of foodborne illness associated with non-compliance.
