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 |
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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 Filing a Consumer Complaint Part 2 |
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. |