Understanding the Risks of Eating Raw Cookie Dough

What was the unexpected source of contamination in the 2009 and 2016 cookie dough incidents?

• Mold in chocolate chips

• Listeria in sugar

• E. coli in flour

• Salmonella in eggs

Why is it surprising that E. coli was found in flour?

• Flour is always heat-treated

• Flour is usually stored in cold environments

• E. coli is only found in meat products

• E. coli typically thrives in moist conditions

What is one possible way E. coli could contaminate flour during manufacturing?

• Via airborne transmission

• From animal waste on wheat

• Through improper storage temperatures

• Through contaminated water used in processing

How have companies reduced the risk of contamination in store-bought cookie dough?

• By using heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs

• By reducing sugar content

• By adding preservatives

• By using organic ingredients

What is a DIY method to ensure homemade cookie dough is safe to eat?

• Bake the cookie dough

• Add extra sugar to the recipe

• Refrigerate the dough for 24 hours

• Use only organic ingredients