U.S. Department of Agriculture - Food Safety and Inspection Service complaint filing guide

How to file a consumer complaint with U.S. Department of Agriculture - Food Safety and Inspection Service for Federal food safety.

Handles complaints involving meat, poultry, and processed egg products, including suspected contamination, illness, adulteration, mislabeling, foreign objects, and food safety concerns.

Jurisdiction
Federal
Category
Food Safety
Filing method
mixed
Verification status
verified (last verified 2026-05-29)

Response times vary by agency. Check the agency's website for its current timeline.

File a complaint with U.S. Department of Agriculture - Food Safety and Inspection Service (official form)