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Have you experienced food poisoning or other food illness, such as salmonella, botulism, or e. coli, from a purchased food or restaurant? If the company is unresponsive, you may wish to report it to the appropriate government agency. Here's how to do it:
 | Reporting Foodborne Illness (CDC) |
| Contact:
Food Safety and Inspection Service of USDA |
| Contact:
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of FDA |
| Contact your state or local Health Department. Phone numbers may be found in your local phone directory. |
| Contact:
Federal Trade Commission |
| Contact:
State, County and City Government Consumer Protection Offices |
| Contact:
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of FDA |
| Contact: Environmental Protection Agency |
| Contact:
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of FDA |
Reports and complaints about the following should be made to the agencies listed. Phone numbers can be found in your local phone directory:
| Unsolicited products in the mail--U.S. Postal Service |
| Accidental poisonings--Poison control centers or hospitals |
| Pesticides or air and water pollution--U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| Hazardous household products (including toys, appliances, and chemicals)--Consumer Product Safety Commission, 1-800-638-2772 |
| Alcoholic beverages--Department of Treasury's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms |
| Drug abuse and controlled substances--Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration |
| Hazardous chemicals in the workplace--Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| Warranties--Federal Trade Commission |
| Dispensing and sales practices of pharmacies--State board of pharmacy |
| Medical practice--State certification board |
This page was updated on March 22, 2006