Edible Cookie Dough Recalled in Montana for Salmonella Risk

Edible cookie dough under the brand name Doughy is being recalled for potential Salmonella risk, with a class I classification, which is the highest level from the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA).   

According to Food Safety News, an enforcement report posted classified on December 5, indicates that there’s a reasonable possibility that eating this product can cause serious health issues.  

Parent company Hudson River Foods Corporation initiated the recall. Montana is one of the states where this product was distributed. The affected products are 113 tubs of twelve-ounce containers of Doughy chocolate chip cookie dough that have a “Best By/Expiration Date” of July 4, 2026. 

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No illnesses have been reported, and the manufacturer hasn’t released a public statement yet.

What a Class I FDA Recall Means  

A Class I recall from the FDA is described as a “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” 

Symptoms Linked to Salmonella Exposure

Symptoms of Salmonella infection, according to the CDC, can be severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, headaches, vomiting, and nausea. If you have ingested the affected cookie dough and have any of these symptoms, it is recommended that you seek medical treatment. Sick people should also inform their doctors that they may have been exposed to Salmonella.

Who Is at Highest Risk of Severe Illness? 

Children under 5 and adults 65 and older are the highest groups of people who are at risk of becoming seriously ill, or even dying.