Food Safety and Foodborne Illness Complaints
Foodborne Illness
Foodborne illness, (also called food poisoning) is caused by eating and drinking contaminated foods or beverages. Foodborne illness is a common and a costly public health problem.
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Notify us about a foodborne illness or a food safety concern
Washington State Department of Health has launched a Foodborne Illness Notification System (FINS). You can use FINS to let us know about confirmed or suspected food poisoning or food safety concerns about a restaurant or place that serves food in Washington State.
