The recent discovery of E. coli O157 bacteria in NestlÈ refrigerated cookie dough and subsequent recall of 30,000 tubs of said dough raises an urgent scientific question: Uh, how did that much cow poop end up in cookie dough?
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How, Exactly, Did E. coli Get In Nestle’s Cookie Dough?
By Laura Northrup 6.30.09 — Updated: 5.31.16
How Did E. Coli Get Into Nestle's Cookie Dough?
By alexchasick 6.24.09
USA Today is reporting that the FDA is “stumped” by the presence of E. coli 0157:H7 in Nestle Tollhouse Cookie Dough, which was recalled last week. How does bacteria normally associated with raw ground beef find its way into our buckets of delicious cookie dough? Some speculation, inside.
Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Full Of E. Coli, FDA Warns
By alexchasick 6.19.09
The FDA is advising consumers who have purchased any variety of Nestle Toll House prepackaged, refrigerated cookie dough to throw it away or return it for a refund, due to risk of contamination with E. coli bacteria. At least 25 people have been hospitalized since March.