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County investigators report restaurant rodent infestation closure, embargoed jerky tests and sanitizer exposure
Summary
Cochise County environmental health staff described three recent investigations: a rodent infestation that led to a voluntary closure of a popular restaurant, an unpermitted beef-jerky operation whose product was embargoed and sent to the ADHS lab for testing, and a case of chemical exposure tied to improper sanitizer use.
Cochise County environmental health staff told the Board of Health about three recent food-safety investigations that led to enforcement actions and laboratory testing.
The incidents illustrate the range of complaints the county handles, from vermin and unpermitted food production to chemical-contamination concerns, and show how the county coordinates with state and federal partners for inspection, embargo and testing.
Natalie Johnson, division director for environmental health, described a rodent investigation at a popular restaurant that began with an anonymous complaint and multiple follow-up inspections. Inspectors verified an active infestation, observed rodent nests and evidence of rodent urine and…
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