Common symptoms of foodborne illness include:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
Consult your physician immediately if you think you may have a foodborne illness from eating at a restaurant in Island County.
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.
If you believe you became ill with vomiting or diarrhea within 72 hours (3 days) after consuming food in a restaurant or purchasing food in Island County please contact us at: 360-678-8276.
When you call, we will ask:
- What was the name/location of the suspected source?
- What was the date and time of food consumption?
- Number of people and name/relation in your party regardless and whether or not they became ill
- What food(s) were eaten at that time?
- What are/were symptoms and what time did they first occur?
- Food history (what was consumed) for the past 72 hours (3 days) of those with symptoms
If you believe you got sick from a food establishment in:
Helpful Resources
Center for Disease Control - Foodborne Illness (Frequently Asked Questions)