Report a Public Health Issue

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To report a natural or human-caused emergency that may have a serious public health consequences AFTER regular business hours, call 911.

Infectious disease

If you are a physician calling to report an infectious disease, call 651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414.

Foodborne or waterborne illness

To report suspected foodborne and waterborne illness outbreak in Minnesota.

Report a foodborne illness

Environmental health hazards

To report mishandling of hazardous waste, illegal dumping of trash, lead in housing and unsafe restaurants.

Report an environmental health hazard

Spills or releases

To report a spill or release of a material that, if not recovered, can cause a public safety or environmental threat. 

Report a spill or release