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The Virginia Department of Health wants to hear from you! If you've looked around our website and still can't find the information you need, contact the Food Safety Experts of VDH. We can provide the latest guidance and information on food safety and put you in touch with the resources to help answer your questions.<\/p>\n

If you have questions about how to obtain a food establishment permit, questions about your inspection or restaurant, or questions about a specific restaurant, please contact your Local Health Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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If you would like to report a foodborne illness, visit www.MyMealDetective.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For general questions about the VDH Food Safety Program, you can e-mail us at <\/strong>FoodSafety@vdh.virginia.gov.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cottage Law food manufacturers and home-based kitchen processors fall under the jurisdiction of the Virginia Department of \u00a0Agriculture and Consumer Services<\/a>. If you would like to prepare, package, and sell food products made in your home or have questions regarding the \"cottage food laws,\" please see the VDACS<\/a> website.\u00a0 Note: catering operations are not permitted from a home-based kitchen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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