November 12, 2019

IN THIS ISSUE

• Voluntary Recall of Vegetable Products
• Four Steps to Help Prevent Foodborne Illness
• Food Safety Concerns?
• #MoreThanAMeal
• Stay More Connected!

About Us

Maricopa County Environmental Services provides essential, regional environmental services seeking to prevent and remove environmental health risks. The Department’s Environmental Health Specialists and Field Technicians are in the community every day making sure that among other things, food in all the eating and drinking establishments in the County is protected from contamination, that water supplies throughout the County are safe to drink, and that vector borne health illnesses and risks are minimized. It is our belief that with continued support, future generations will reap the benefits of today’s actions.

Contact Us

For all Environmental Services Permitting, you may visit:

Development Services Center Planning & Development / Environmental Services Department

501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85008 (Map)

Phone: (602) 506-6616

8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m

Monday thru Friday

(Excluding Holidays) 

Department Locations & Hours

ESD.Maricopa.gov 

Need assistance en Español or in 中文 for your food related business?

Nuestros representantes o enlaces para negocios hispanos de venta de alimentos están disponibles para asistirles entendiendo las necesidades culturales de su negocio y asistiéndoles en su idioma.

Do you need to make sure that your ethnic foods meet Maricopa County Health Code standards? Our language liaisons are available to assist you!

如果您與您的食品業務有文化上了解的問題和語言上的困難，我們的中文翻譯官可幫助您。

MCESD Environmental Health Division Office Locations:

Eastern Regional Office (Map)
106 E. Baseline Rd.,
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (602) 372-3000

8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Monday thru Friday
(Excluding Holidays)

Northern Regional Office (Map)
15023 N. 75th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (602) 506-6980                  -Currently Closed for Business- 

Western Regional Office (Map)
16140 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Suite #105
Peoria, AZ 85382
Phone: (602) 506-6015

8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Monday thru Friday
(Excluding Holidays)

Mobile Food Office (Map)
1645 E. Roosevelt
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: (602) 506-6872

8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Monday thru Friday
(Excluding Holidays)

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Voluntary Recall of Vegetable Products

Mann Packing Co., Inc. announced the voluntary recall of a series of vegetable products sold to select retailers in the United States and Canada. The voluntary recall is a response to a notification by the Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. To date, public health officials have not reported any illness associated with these products.

The recalled products have “Best If Enjoyed By” date of October 11, 2019 to November 16, 2019. The full list of products and all corresponding product images are available at https://mannpackingproductlist11-2019.usExternal Link Disclaimer. Learn More: FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Entrees due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Four Steps to Help Prevent Foodborne Illness

Every year, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from eating contaminated food. .Anyone can get sick from a foodborne illness (also called food poisoning). But some groups of people are more likely to get sick and to have a more serious illness. These groups are:

• Children younger than 5
• Adults aged 65 and older
• People with health problems or who take medicines that lower the body’s ability to fight germs and sickness
• Pregnant women

There are things you can do to protect yourself and your family. As you prepare and handle food, follow these four steps: Clean: Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces often when you cook. Separate: Raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs can spread germs. Separate them from cooked food and fresh produce. Cook: Use a food thermometer to make sure foods are cooked to an internal temperature that kills germs. Chill: Refrigerate perishable foodsexternal icon and leftovers within two hours. Chill within one hour if it’s above 90°F. Let’s make sure everyone knows how to protect themselves and their loved ones from food poisoning. For more information visit: CDC~Food Safety

Food Safety Concerns?

To report a complaint about a food establishment or view inspection reports, visit Maricopa County Environmental Services Department or call 602-506-6616.

#MoreThanAMeal

Every day of the year is a struggle for those experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County, but generous people who want to help can give in a way that has meaning and impact beyond one meal.

To Learn more, please visit: GiveSmartAZ.org   

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