Other Resources
In addition to Ask Karen, we also provide email and phone support for your food safety questions.
Type of Food | Resources |
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Food (except meat, poultry, or eggs) | Email: Send your question to consumer@fda.gov. Phone: Call 1-888-SAFEFOOD (1-888-723-3366) |
Meat, Poultry, or Egg Products | Email: Send your question to mphotline.fsis@usda.gov. Phone: Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) (TTY: 1-800-256-7072) |
Pet Food | Email: Send your question to CVMHomeP@cvm.fda.gov. Phone: Call the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-276-9300 and leave a message. Your question will be answered within 2 business days. |
Illness or Food Poisoning | Email: Send your question to cdcinfo@cdc.gov. Phone: Ask a Foodborne Illness Question (CDC) at |