Nearly 30,000 Cases of Cookie Dough Sold Nationwide Have Been Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Before making a batch of cookies, you may want to check your dough: nearly 30,000 cases of cookie dough sold nationwide have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, according to an announcement by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

The cookie dough is being recalled by Rise Baking Company doing business as South Coast Baking. The recall include eight different products sold at Costco, Sam's Club, Panera Bread, and other retailers nationwide.

The baking company distributed its products to California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Colorado, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, Minnesota, Oklahoma, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, and Georgia.

The recall was initiated on May 2, 2024, and is currently ongoing. If you purchased any of the recalled products, throw them away or return them to the place of purchase immediately to avoid risking possible salmonella contamination.

Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever called salmonellosis, according to the FDA. People infected with salmonella typically start to develop symptoms 12 to 72 hours after infection. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps and usually last four to seven days. While infected individuals often recover without treatment, salmonella can be potentially life threatening to children under five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.