Unpermitted Food Stands in Maricopa County Cause Illness Among Customers
Recently, Maricopa County in Arizona has been dealing with a concerning situation involving unpermitted food stands and customers falling ill. The County has received 17 reports from individuals who experienced symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea after eating from these unregulated street vendors.
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department has taken action against these unpermitted vendors who mainly sell “tacos al pastor” meat cooked on vertical rotisseries in parking lots or on sidewalks. The outdoor food preparation without proper permits raises health concerns, leading to illnesses.
It is important for customers to be cautious and patronize vendors who display their Maricopa County permit plate. While most street vendors follow safe food practices, the recent incident highlights the risks associated with unregulated food stands.
If you have gotten sick after consuming food from a street vendor, you can contact the county at 602-506-6616 for assistance.
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