An edible chocolate-chip cookie dough sold under the Doughy brand has been recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found a potential Salmonella risk.
According to an enforcement report posted classified on Dec. 5, the agency has labeled the risk of the recall a Class I, its highest tier, indicating a reasonable probability that eating the product could lead to serious health consequences.
The recall, initiated by parent company Hudson River Foods Corp., covers 113 tubs of Doughy chocolate-chip cookie dough, each sold in 12-ounce containers. The affected products carry a “Best By/Expiration Date” of July 4, 2026, and were shipped to customers in 15 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Texas.
No illnesses have been reported, and the manufacturer has not yet released a public statement.
About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled cookie dough and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.