Human Health Hazards
Human Health Hazards are substances, activities, or conditions that are known to have the potential to cause acute or chronic illness, injury, or death if exposure to the substance, activity, or condition is not stopped. Monroe County Health Department follows up on reports of potential human health hazards to protect public health, safety, and general welfare and to maintain and protect the environment for the people of Monroe County.
Examples may include:
- Vermin infestation
- Unburied carcasses
- Mold
- Waste accumulation – fecal matter, hoarding, garbage
- Air/water pollution
- Hazardous materials – lead paint, asbestos, drug residue/fumes
- Holes/openings
- Non-functional building fixtures
- Unsafe/unsanitary conditions
- No CO2 or smoke detectors present
- Electrical issues
- Abandoned refrigerators or airtight containers
- Eye sores – like long grass, mismatched building materials, old cars
- A non-conventional way of living – like “off the grid” living, or different standards of living
- Nuisances – like Head lice, fruit flies, bed bugs, fleas
To report a human health hazard:
Fill out an online reporting form here, or call the Monroe County Health Department at 608-269-8666.
Monroe County Health and Social Services Chapter 15
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection
FDA Consumer Complaint Line: 612-758-7221. Anyone with a concern about food products purchased should call this number directly.
Additional Reporting Information:
For any health concerns related to consumable products (such as food/drink items) that have been purchased from a retail grocery store, please contact the FDA Regional Consumer Complaint Line directly at 612-758-7221.
For any health-related concerns for lodging facilities and food establishments such as hotels, motels, resourts, campgrounds or restaurants, please contact the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) at 800-422-7128, or send an email to datcpfoodcomplaintsemergencyresponse@wi.gov with the following information:
- Establishment name
- Street address of the establishment (if known)
- City/Town/Village
- Date of incident (mm/dd/yyyy)
- Approximate time incident occurred
- Description of what happened
- Any additional comments