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For Media Inquiries, contact the FDA's Office of Public Affairs (OPA):

 

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Contact OPA by Phone or E-mail

 

ONLY credentialed members of media outlets should contact FDA Press Officers.

The public should use: Contact FDA.

 

Find contacts for specific topics in the table below or call the general phone line: 301-796-4540. If the press officer is unavailable leave a message that includes your:

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Category of Inquiry

Press Officer Name

Phone Number and 
E-mail Address

Food
Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
Mike Herndon (301) 796-4673
michael.herndon@fda.hhs.gov
Stephanie Kwisnek (301) 796-4737
stephanie.kwisnek@fda.hhs.gov
Susan Cruzan (301) 796-4675
susan.cruzan@fda.hhs.gov
Siobhan DeLancey (301) 796-4668
siobhan.delancey@fda.hhs.gov
Drugs
Center for Drug Evaluation & Research
Patricia El-Hinnawy 301-796-4763
patricia.el-hinnawy@fda.hhs.gov
Karen Riley (301) 796-4674
karen.riley@fda.hhs.gov
Sandy Walsh (301) 796-4669
sandy.walsh@fda.hhs.gov
Devices
Center for Devices & Radiological Health
Peper Long (301) 796-4671
mary.long@fda.hhs.gov
Biologics
Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research
Peper Long (301) 796-4671
mary.long@fda.hhs.gov
Animal Feeds & Drugs
Center for Veterinary Medicine
Rita Chappelle (301) 796-4672
rita.chappelle@fda.hhs.gov
Pet Food Rita Chappelle (301) 796-4672
rita.chappelle@fda.hhs.gov
Cosmetics
Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
Stephanie Kwisnek (301) 796-4737
stephanie.kwisnek@fda.hhs.gov
Regulatory Actions / Issues / Recalls Christopher Kelly (301) 796-4676
christopher.kelly@fda.hhs.gov
Stephanie Kwisnek (301) 796-4737
stephanie.kwisnek@fda.hhs.gov
International Programs Rita Chappelle (301) 796-4672
rita.chappelle@fda.hhs.gov
All Other Inquiries Press Office
(8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., M-F)
(301) 796-4540

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Visit OPA in Person

 

  • OPA is staffed Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern except federal holidays.
  • OPA is located in Suite 3300, Building 1, on the White Oak campus.
  • Visitors must be met and escorted. All visitors and their belongings are screened and camera crews should plan accordingly.

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Contact OPA by Mail

 

FDA Office of Public Affairs
10903 New Hampshire Ave., Building 1
Silver Spring, Maryland 20993

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