How do I?

Apply for a food worker card

Find and study the food workers' manual

Find out about recent food recalls

Report a suspected foodborne illness or complaint

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Current News and Events

FoodSafety.gov is a new federal food safety site and is currently highlighting holiday food safety videos and turkey cooking tips.

Learn about common food safety myths from the Partnership for Food Safety Education.

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Recalls and Safety Alerts

Recalled food products affecting Washington.

Resources for

Local health agencies

Food workers and food industries

Food Service Rules

Washington rules for safely serving or selling food to the public. Code clarifications help explain food service rules.

Food Safety Review Council

Learn about the Food Safety Review Council. The council serves to help ensure consistency in the interpretation of the food service rules statewide. 

Restaurant Inspections

Find a restaurant inspection report and get tips on eating out safely.

Report a Foodborne Illness

Contact your local health department if you suspect you have food poisoning. Contact us if you are unable to reach them.

Fact Sheets

Get fact sheets about foodborne disease and prevention, and safe food practices for cooking at home.

Web Resources

Food safety links to other state and federal agencies, associations, and educational sites.