Report a Problem with Food

If you suspect that a food is contaminated or has made you or someone that you know sick, follow these guidelines to report it.

To Report a Problem with…	Do This
Food (Except Meat, Poultry or Egg Products)	Phone the FDA Main Emergency Number at 866-300-4374 or phone the Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or area. For details, see Questions and Answers: Problem Reporting (FDA).
Meat, Poultry, or Egg Products	Phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). For details, see Problems with Food Products (USDA). Filing a Consumer Complaint Part 1 Learn what to do if you have a complaint about meat, poultry, or processed egg products. Listen to the podcast or read the script (7:14 minutes) Filing a Consumer Complaint Part 2 Learn how USDA processes a consumer complaint and what outcome you can expect. Listen to the podcast or read the script (5:05 minutes)
Pet Food	How to Report a Pet Food Complaint (FDA) Guidelines for reporting problems with pet food and animal feed.
Restaurant Food	Call the Health Department in your city, county, or state. See State Departments of Public Health for contact information.
Illness or Food Poisoning	If you think you have food poisoning or an allergic reaction to food, call your doctor. If it’s an emergency, call 911. How to Report a Foodborne Illness (CDC) For the General Public For Health Departments For Healthcare Professionals

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