The Florida Department of Health is responsible for investigating illness outbreaks associated with food and water consumption and recreational water use. Department personnel are responsible for investigation and control of foodborne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments in Florida.
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County’s Disease Surveillance Office investigates food and waterborne illnesses and reportable diseases in the community.
An outbreak occurs when two or more unrelated individuals present similar symptoms and can be linked through a shared location or time. Following a report, disease surveillance staff conducts phone or face-to-face interviews of ill individuals to determine how and when they became ill and if others have been exposed. If the investigation implicates a local facility (restaurant, school, daycare, etc.), an inspection of the establishment will be conducted.
Filing a Complaint
Provide a food or waterborne illness report if you have become sick after consuming food or beverages in Florida.
Food Recalls
View recalls issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and notices for multistate foodborne disease outbreaks.
Filing a Report
To report an issue with food or water in Okaloosa County, call our Disease Surveillance Office at 850-833-9065.