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Mohave County Public Health proposes adopting 2017 FDA Food Code; CFPM requirement draws concern
Summary
Mohave County Public Health presented a proposal to adopt the 2017 FDA Food Code (county currently using 2009), highlighted changes and planned a 12‑month implementation with free Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) classes; some operators raised concerns about cost and staffing implications.
Tara Stanek of Mohave County Public Health presented a proposal to the Tri‑City Council to adopt the 2017 model Food Code. The county currently enforces the 2009 code; Stanek said the county is three code cycles behind and is planning a phased implementation if the Board of Supervisors schedules and approves a public hearing.
Stanek described key changes that often raise questions: expanded labeling requirements for sub‑ingredients (affecting manufacturers and cottage foods), a requirement that the person in charge be a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) for higher‑risk establishments, written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea contamination events, and revised employee restriction/exclusion rules.
Public comments and a county survey showed mixed responses: many larger or franchise operations already follow newer codes; smaller operators and nonprofits expressed concern about the time and cost of CFPM training. Stanek said the health department will offer department‑facilitated CFPM classes at no cost and provide templates and resources to help operators comply. She recommended a 12‑month compliance period following adoption.
Speakers
- Tara Stanek — Mohave County Public Health, Environmental Health; government; first_reference tc:01:49:52 (s=6608.255)
Authorities
- type: code; name/description: 2017 FDA Food Code (model food code); referenced_by: ["food-code-2017-proposal"]
Topics
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Provenance
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