The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are
Continue Reading FDA warns candy and cookie dough firms about misbranding, undeclared allergens
Rise Baking Company, doing business as South Coast Baking, of Springdale, AR, is recalling Costco Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough, Member’s Mark Chocolate Chunk, Panera Chocolate Chipper Cookie, Rise Baking Jumbo Chocolate Chunk and Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie cookie doughs because of potential Salmonella contamination.
These products are part of
Continue Reading More cookie dough types recalled as part of 30,000 case recall
Rise Baking Company, doing business as South Coast Baking, of Springdale, AR, is recalling Panera Oatmeal Raisin with Berries Cookie, Panera Kitchen Sink Cookie, and Rise Baking Company Cowboy Cookie cases of cookie dough because of potential Salmonella contamination. 29,019 cases of total products are being recalled.
According to the
Continue Reading Nearly 30,000 cases of cookie dough recalled over Salmonella concerns
The holiday season often brings with it freshly baked cookies and cakes. However, amid the festive fun, it’s crucial to prioritize food safety in the kitchen to avoid potential hazards associated with raw dough.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer essential
Continue Reading No spoon licking this holiday season: Baking safety tips
A six-state outbreak of Salmonella linked to raw cookie dough from Papa Murphy’s restaurants has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC reports that 26 people were confirmed as part of the outbreak, with four of them requiring hospitalization. No deaths were reported. The
Continue Reading CDC says cookie dough outbreak is over
The FDA is working on tracing the source of a Salmonella Entertidis outbreak linked to cookie dough from Papa Murphy’s pizza restaurants. It has not been reported if the cookie dough is made at individual restaurants or bought from a third-party supplier.
The announcement of the outbreak on May 23
Continue Reading Public health officials continue to investigate multiple foodborne illness outbreaks
Federal officials as well as officials in Oregon and Washington are investigating Salmonella illnesses linked to Papa Murphy’s raw cookie dough products.
“Cookie Dough has been an ongoing Salmonella risk to consumers,” said William Marler, food safety attorney and publisher of Food Safety News. “However, in recent years the suspected contaminated ingredient
Continue Reading Papa Murphy’s raw cookie dough linked to Salmonella outbreak in 6 states
With another flour-related foodborne illness outbreak brewing – this time Salmonella – a bit(e) of history might be on the menu. Here is the latest one:
As of March 30, 2023, 12 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 11 states – California, Oregon, Nebraska
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: A history of flour outbreaks in recent years
Baking is a great family activity for all ages during the holidays. And with the allure of the sweet aromas, it’s easy to be tempted to taste a bite before the cookies, brownies, cakes or bread have been cooked.
Just last year E. coli illnesses were linked to the consumption
Continue Reading Sneaking a taste isn’t worth the risk
Nestlé USA is recalling certain Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tubs from NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® because of the potential presence of soft plastic film.
According to the announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration, the company took this action after consumers contacted Nestlé USA about this issue.
The recall
Continue Reading Nestlé edible cookie dough recalled after consumers find plastic film in product