USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline | United States Department of Agriculture

1400 Independence Avenue, Unit 1175-S, Washington, DC 20250

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

10:00am - 6:00pm (ET), Monday - Friday (excluding federal holidays) 24-hour recorded message on various food topics

888-674-6854

Voice·

Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline

Website

https://www.fsis.usda.gov

Email

[email protected]

Interpretation services

Spanish

Application process

Call for information

Service area

United States

Other Information

Age Group

Older Adults (65+)
Children (0-17)
Adults (25-64)
Young Adults (18-24)

Payment Options

Free

For food safety questions, call or email the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.

Last Assured

11/19/2025

What's Here

Specialized Information and Referral Federal Government Agencies/Departments Hunger/Food Issues Food Complaints Food Safety Warnings Issue Advocacy

Providing organization

United States Department of Agriculture

Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.