FAQ
What should I do if I suspect food poisoning after a restaurant meal?
Short Answer
Quick guidance
Talk to a healthcare provider, record your recent meals, keep receipts, and report suspected illness to your local health department.
Full Answer
<p>The CDC recommends contacting a healthcare provider, recording what you ate during the previous week, and reporting suspected foodborne illness to your local health department. The last meal you ate is not necessarily the source.</p><p>Keep receipts and packaging or labels. Read <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/foodborne-outbreaks/what-to-do/index.html">CDC guidance on suspected food poisoning</a> and contact a provider about your symptoms.</p>
The CDC recommends contacting a healthcare provider, recording what you ate during the previous week, and reporting suspected foodborne illness to your local health department. The last meal you ate is not necessarily the source.
Keep receipts and packaging or labels. Read CDC guidance on suspected food poisoning and contact a provider about your symptoms.
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