Grep can't handle my file.

I have an app on my mac that generates an html file. There are different versions of this file. When the file is generated, Folder Actions triggers a bash script that uploads the file to my web site. This version of the file is wacked. I need to identify this file so I can upload a replacement instead. This version can be identified by the presence of the word JazzKnob. Grep can't find this text. Sed doesn't work either. Neither does awk. How can I successfully identify this file?

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This version can be identified by the presence of the word JazzKnob. Grep can't find this text.

What exactly happens when you try?

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Grep returns a not found status. I have created a proper html file to replace this one. Grep does just fine on this one. Grep seems to be choking on something in my file.

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Is the file UTF-16 or something?

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Post the file as text is likely to mask whatever problem is causing this error. Can you post the file again, but this time post a hex dump. xxd -p is a good way to get that.

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