Nestle Recalls Refrigerated Cookie Dough: Make Your Own Instead

June 19, 10:59 PMHouston Parenting ExaminerLyn Lomasi

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The FDA and Nestle report that Nestle Toll House packaged, refrigerated cookie dough is being recalled. Here's what to do if you have the product with links to important information and recipes to make your own instead. 

The FDA and Nestle are advising that consumers DO NOT EAT any prepackaged, refrigerated Nestle Tollhouse cookie dough. These products are being voluntarily recalled by Nestle, due to a possible link to E. coli. At least 66 people have become ill, 25 of which have been hospitalized. 7 have experienced Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), which is a very severe complication. So far, no one has died.

The most at risk for experiencing HUS, due to E. coli exposure include young children and the elderly. HUS can cause damage to the kidney and in some cases, death.

Symptoms to look for in children and adults who may have been exposed to E. coli include abdominal cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea. The diarrhea can be bloody when a person is infected with E. coli.

Those who have recently eaten any prepackaged, refrigerated cookie dough made by Nestle Toll House and have experienced symptoms of E. coli contamination should immediately see their licensed doctor or health care provider.

The Nestle Tollhouse cookie dough products involved in the recall include ALL varieties of the Nestle Toll House Cookie Bar Dough, Cookie Dough Tube, Cookie Dough Tub, Ultimates Cookie Bar Dough, Seasonal Cookie Dough, and Limited Edition Cookie Dough Products.

All varieties of the above listed products should be returned for a full refund. None of them should be consumed by anyone.

Many families enjoy the convenience of Nestle Toll House prepackaged refrigerated cookie dough. For some parents, the less messy, the better and with the prepackaged refrigerated cookie dough from Nestle, all one has to do is heat and serve or shape, heat, and serve (depending on the variety).

But, with these products being recalled, families will have to look to other alternatives. Our family has always preferred to make our own cookie dough. It makes for some good memories and fun. One way to keep the convenience is to make and refrigerate your own cookie dough. That way, it can be used at the family's convenience.

Look to the left, underneath the photo for links to some cookie dough recipes you can make yourself. Visit FDA.gov to learn about safe food-handling and packaging practices.

One very important lesson to learn from this recall is that, while raw cookie dough may taste good to some, it's not a good idea to eat it. The raw eggs are likely the source of E. coli contamination and it's always best to cook the dough before eating it.