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How iwaspoisoned.com Works - Report Food Poisoning in 2 Minutes

Help prevent others from getting sick by reporting suspected food poisoning. Your privacy is protected, and your report could stop an outbreak.

 

Report Food Poisoning in 3 Simple Steps

Step 1: Report Your Experience (30 seconds)
Making a report is quick and easy. Simply tell us:

• What symptoms you're experiencing - Select from common symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or stomach cramps
• Where you ate - Restaurant name, grocery store, or food vendor location
• What you consumed - The specific foods or drinks you had
• When you got sick - Helps us identify the source and timeline
• You may opt in to show your report on the website for your community to browse (your privacy is protected)
• Your privacy is guaranteed: Your name, email, and phone number are never published publicly. 

Step 2: We Verify & Process 
Once you submit your report, our system:

• Screens for authenticity using advanced algorithms that detect suspicious patterns
• Reviews for accuracy through our moderation team's manual check
• Identifies patterns by connecting similar reports from the same location
• Flags potential outbreaks when multiple people report illness from the same source
• Reports goes through both automated and human review to ensure authenticity and prevent false or malicious reports.

Step 3: Protect the Community (immediate impact)
Your report creates instant action:

• Health departments receive alerts enabling rapid response to potential outbreaks
• Consumers see warnings and alerts (if you opt in for community sharing)
• Businesses get notified when multiple reports indicate a potential issue
• Public health improves as your report joins our database of over hundreds of thousands of reports worldwide

Your Privacy is protected

✓ Anonymous to the public - No personal information ever appears on our website
✓ No names published - Reports show only symptoms, location, and food details
✓ Secure data handling - Your information is encrypted and protected
✓ You control sharing - Only share contact details with health officials if you choose
✓ No spam or marketing - We never sell or share your information

 

What Happens After You Report?

Within Minutes:

• Our report review process starts.
• Our automated system checks for similar reports from the same location, product or region.

Within Hours:

• Health officials may investigate if multiple reports emerge
• Other consumers can see there's a potential issue in the area
• Patterns are analyzed to identify possible outbreaks

Our Verification Process Ensures Accuracy:

• Automated screening filters out spam and detects unusual patterns
• Human moderators review every report for authenticity
• Cross-referencing with official health department data when available
• Continuous monitoring for malicious or coordinated false reporting
• Pattern analysis to identify genuine outbreak clusters

Why Your Report Matters

Prevent Outbreaks
Early reports are crucial. When you report quickly, health officials can investigate before dozens or hundreds of people get sick. Your single report could be the first warning of a serious outbreak.
Help Health Officials
Many health departments rely on consumer reports as an early warning system. Traditional reporting through doctor visits can take days or weeks. Your direct report provides real-time intelligence.
Protect Your Community
Someone checking our site before eating at a location might see your report and avoid getting sick. Parents can protect their children, and vulnerable individuals can make informed choices.
It Really Works
Our platform has helped identify numerous outbreaks before they spread widely. We've partnered with over 400 health agencies, and our data is used by the FDA, CDC, and health departments worldwide.

 

Common Questions

What if I'm not sure which food made me sick? Report what you ate in the 72 hours before getting sick. Our pattern detection often identifies the source when multiple people report.
How quickly should I report? As soon as possible. Fresh details lead to better investigations, and quick reporting can prevent others from getting sick.
What if I recover quickly? Still report it! Even mild cases help identify patterns and contamination sources.
Can I report for someone else? Yes, you can report on behalf of family members, especially children or elderly relatives.
 

Ready to Make a Report?

Reporting takes just 2 minutes and could prevent others from getting sick. Your privacy is protected, and your report makes a real difference.
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About iwaspoisoned.com
iwaspoisoned.com has been protecting communities since 2009. We're committed to food safety through:

• Real-time outbreak detection 
• Partnership with health departments globally
• Consumer empowerment through information
• Complete privacy protection for reporters

Our mission is simple: reduce foodborne illness by connecting consumers, health officials, and the food industry through transparent, real-time reporting.

Recognition and Impact

• Hundreds of thousands of reports from over 170 countries
• Partnered with 500+ health agencies & Industry participants
• Data used by FDA and international health organizations
• Recognized by health officials for early outbreak detection
• Featured in major media for our impact on public health

How It Works (In 40 Seconds)

Food safety is a deadly important topic, but to make it fun and easy to digest (pardon the pun), here is a fun 30-second explainer.

Interested in learning more?  Read The Science Behind Iwaspoisoned

Last updated: July 10th 2025. Questions? Contact us at support@iwaspoisoned.com