What Data Can You Find on iwaspoisoned.com?

Our platform brings together multiple sources of food safety information in one place, to provide a picture of what's happening with food safety near you and around the world. This information is for awareness purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice or official health guidance.

Real-Time Consumer Reports

The heart of our platform is first-hand reports - people who fell ill after eating or spotted a food-safety hazard. Each submission passes through our rigorous moderation process before it goes live, so you see only vetted signals of potential issues in your area.

Please note: These are user-generated reports that have not been medically verified. They represent individual experiences and should not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment decisions.

Regulatory Data Reports

We aggregate alerts and findings from local health departments, the CDC, FDA, USDA, and international regulators. That includes failed restaurant inspections, outbreak investigations, and food recalls - delivering the confirmed facts on food-safety incidents straight to you. See all Recalls and Outbreaks.

Interactive Map

See it all visually on our interactive map. Every report, alert, and news story gets pinned to its exact location. Zoom from your neighborhood to worldwide and click any pin for full details.

Map data includes both verified regulatory information and user-reported incidents. Use this information for awareness and always verify with official sources for health-related decisions.

Global Coverage

Food safety is a worldwide concern. We have received first-hand reports from over 170 countries, and regulatory data from many countries, making this especially valuable for expats, travelers, or people planning to travel.

Business Analytics (DineSafe)

For food industry professionals, our DineSafe platform provides deeper insights:

• Trend analysis by brand, location, or food type
• Early warning alerts when incidents spike
• Benchmarking against industry standards
• Compliance monitoring and reporting tools

Industry professional? Learn more about DineSafe →

Data Limitations & Responsible Use

While we strive for accuracy, our platform aggregates information from multiple sources with varying levels of verification:

• User reports: Personal experiences that haven't been medically verified
• Regulatory data: Official information from health authorities
• Coverage: May not include all incidents or represent complete regional data

Always:

• Consult healthcare professionals for medical concerns
• Verify information with official sources before taking action
• Report suspected foodborne illness to local health authorities
• Use our platform as one source among many for situational awareness