Foodborne Illness
Consult your physician immediately if you think you may have a foodborne illness from eating at a restaurant within Island County.
To report an incident, please call Public Health staff at
(360) 678-8276. Be prepared to give a complete three day food history and all symptoms of illness. Foodborne illnesses take an average of 8-12 hours, or longer, to develop. The three day food history is vital to track down the possible causes of illness.
In an effort to prevent further incidences of foodborne illness, Public Health wants to know about your illness in order to track trends in the community. Staff can conduct investigations at the food establishments to identify the potential source.
For concerns in Skagit County, call the Skagit County Public Health Department at
(360) 336-9380.
For concerns in Whatcom County, call the Whatcom County Public Health Department at
(360) 676-6724.
