Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

serving the state of wisconsin since 1839

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

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Consumer Law at Your Fingertips

Food Safety & Labeling

Food Tampering

The Wisconsin criminal code prohibits food tampering. A person who tampers with food, with intent to harm consumers or damage a business, is guilty of a felony. See Wisconsin Statutes sections 941.325 and 941.327. A district attorney may prosecute.