FOOD SAFETY HOTLINE | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

The Hotline is staffed by food safety specialists with backgrounds in home economics, nutrition, and food technology. The majority of calls come from consumers regarding how to properly handle their food, including food safety during power outages: food manufacturer recalls; food borne illnesses; and the inspection of meat, poultry, and egg products.

Physical Address

441 South Salina Street, Syracuse, DC 13202

Voice

315) 477-6400

Main

Application process

Call for Information

Fee

Not Applicable

Eligibility

Call for Details

Languages

Spanish

Agency info

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

Responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged, including the responsibility of food programs for low income individuals and families.