How do I?

Apply for a food worker card

Find and study the food workers' manual

Report a suspected foodborne illness or complaint

Get hand washing signs

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Current News and Events

Survey finds that most people don't know how to properly cook meat - June 30 news release

Cookie dough linked to E. coli illnesses prompt recall and warning - June 19 news release. 

Pistachio and Peanut products have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Recalls and Safety Alerts

FDA and USDA recalls and safety alerts.

Resources for

Local health departments

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.