Nestle Cookie Dough Recalled For Possible E. Coli Contamination

Chrissie Cole

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Nestle, in conjunction with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has issued a voluntarily recall of 300,000 cases of prepackaged refrigerated cookie dough due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, a bacterium that causes foodborne illness.

A preliminary investigation found an association between consuming raw cookie dough and the illnesses of more than 65 people in 29 states.

To determine if you have recalled cookie dough, view a list of recalled Nestle products.

These products should be returned to the local supermarket for a refund and should not be eaten, advises the company and the FDA.

E. coli contamination is a dangerous bacterium which can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and kidney failure, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weak immune systems.