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Maricopa County is discontinuing the County issued cards and associated fees for the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM).
Each food establishment is still required to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager on staff.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved the discontinuation of County issued cards and associated fees for the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM). Although the County will no longer provide the CFM cards, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) requires all food establishments handling open foods where time/temperature control for food safety is part of the operation, to have at least one CFM.
The Certified Food Protection Manager training and exams are offered by ANSI-CFP Accredited Organizations. Maricopa County does not provide CFM testing, instruction or certificate.
Each food establishment shall have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager on staff, who is either physically present or available by electronic or telephonic means whenever the food establishment is in operation. Every food establishment shall maintain on its premises a separate file containing a copy of the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate(s) for each food service manager. This file shall be accessible to the Environmental Health Officer for review upon request.
Following the Maricopa County's Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program (EROP) process, MCESD provided multiple opportunities for stakeholder and public input on the proposed revisions for the CFM program. Suggestions were presented to and voted upon by the Board of Health with final approval granted today by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The regulatory change that goes into effect immediately does not require any fee changes.
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Two other Maricopa County Environmental Health Code (MCEHC) Enhanced Regulatory Outreach (EROP) cases, which are summarized below, were also approved by the Board of Supervisors, and became effective as of Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
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Please refer to these links to read MCEHC EROP text that was submitted to the BOS, https://www.maricopa.gov/3563/Active-Regulatory-Process,
or to review the updated MCEHC at https://www.maricopa.gov/2751/Adopted-Regulations .
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Maricopa County Environmental Services Department has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample of this season in the East Valley.
“Through our routine year-round surveillance of collecting and testing mosquitoes throughout the county, the West Nile virus positive mosquito sample was discovered,” said Steven Goode, Maricopa County Environmental Services Director. “Effectively controlling and eliminating mosquito breeding places results in reduced cases of West Nile virus and any other mosquito-borne diseases”.
Vector Control Division Manager, John Townsend, reminds us that “we all must make an effort to rid our homes of any standing water where mosquitoes can breed,” At the same time, while we enjoy the outdoors it is important to protect ourselves from mosquitoes. “Besides preventing mosquitoes from breeding in your yard, it is important to protect yourself from being bitten,” said Townsend.
WNV is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Approximately 20 percent of people infected with West Nile virus will feel flu-like symptoms occurring three to 15 days after the mosquito bite. Symptoms may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, swollen lymph glands, and skin rash.
A small percentage of people who are infected with WNV will experience severe symptoms such as meningitis, encephalitis, paralysis or even death. Persons over the age of 50 are generally at a higher risk for severe symptoms. If a person thinks he or she has WNV symptoms, he or she should consult their health care provider.
For more information or to report a mosquito problem in your area, call (602) 506-0700 or visit FightTheBiteMaricopa.org.
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