Food and Drug Product Safety
Many companies maintain toll-free "800" numbers for their customers. If you have a complaint or a question about a specific product, first call the 800 number directory assistance operator to see if there is a toll-free number for that company. Telephone Directory Assistance for 800 numbers is (800) 555-1212.
California Department of Education
Nutritional Services Division
P.O. Box 94427
Sacramento, CA 94244-2720
800/952-5609
916/445-0850
www.cde.ca.gov/nsd/
Handles complaints involving school food programs. Some common concerns include nutritional value and cleanliness.
San Diego County Department of Environmental Health
Food & Housing Division
P.O. Box 129261
San Diego, CA 92112-9261
619/338-2379
www.co.san-diego.ca.us/cnty/cntydepts/landuse/env_health/fhd/index.html
email: fhdutyeh [at] sdcounty [dot] ca [dot] gov
Takes complaints about suspected foodborne illnesses and potential health code violations and unsanitary food handling practices by restaurants, food manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers. All information, including your name, will remain confidential.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
4510 Executive Drive, Suite 225
San Diego, CA 92121-3023
858/550-3850
301/443-1240 24-hr. urgent line (NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR 911)
949/798-7701 Regional Consumer Complaint Coordinator
800/877-8339 TTY relay service
www.fda.gov/opacom/bakgrounders/problem.html
Deals with complaints about food and drug safety and correct labeling. Also oversees medicines, medical devices, blood products, vaccines, cosmetics, veterinary drugs, animal feed, and electronic products that emit radiation (such as microwave ovens and video monitors).
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Utility Consumers' Action Network
(619) 696-6966 or file a complaint about a company online.
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