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Finding something wrong with food that you have purchased can be an unpleasant experience. However, not all food complaints pose a risk to health, and can be resolved by returning the food to the retailer to request a refund and/or exchange.
If you suspect that you have food poisoning which has been caused by consuming a food product you should visit your GP and submit a faecal (stool) sample for analysis. When we receive the sample result we will contact you to make further enquiries. We will only investigate allegations of food poisoning if a faecal sample has been submitted. Further information on food-borne illness can be found on the GOV.UK website for Infections diseases: detailed information.
These complaints should be referred to the business at which the food was prepared or made.
Our colleagues at Trading Standards investigate complaints about labelling, composition and allergen issues, and can be contacted on 0808231133. More information can be found online on the Citizens Advice web page for Reporting to Trading Standards
Report a food complaint online
More information on common food complaints can be found on our guide to common food complaints.