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County, state and federal partners investigate unpermitted beef jerky sales after foodborne illness complaint
Summary
Cochise County epidemiology and environmental health coordinated with the Arizona Department of Agriculture and ADHS to embargo beef-jerky product made without a HACCP plan; samples were sent to ADHS lab for testing for Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria and Campylobacter.
Cochise County staff told the Board of Health they are assisting an investigation into a possible foodborne illness linked to beef jerky sold by a local establishment that was producing the product without required permitting or a HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points) plan.
Natalie Johnson said the department received a complaint and an epidemiologist conducted a phone interview with the complainant to document symptoms and food history.…
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