How do I report a foodborne or suspected foodborne illness?
If you believe your illness was caused by eating at a commercial food establishment (restaurant, deli or caterer) call the Southern Nevada Health District, Office of Epidemiology at (702) 759-1300 or e-mail them at epidemiology@snhdmail.org. Please provide your contact information, so an investigator can follow-up if more information is required. If you believe your illness was caused by eating prepackaged foods, call the FDA at 1(510) 337-6741. If you believe your illness was caused by eating meat you purchased at a grocery store and prepared at home, call the USDA at 1(800) 535-4555. When you call, be prepared to answer some questions. The interview may take 10-15 minutes to complete. You will be asked to provide details about the ill person(s), what they ate during the 72 hours before getting ill, and the symptoms they are experiencing. You will be asked to describe the symptoms, when they started, how long they lasted, and if you were seen by a health care provider. You may also be
