Is it safe to eat raw cookie dough?

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Regardless of how good cookie dough tastes, raw eggs can harbor bacteria that cause food poisoning and young children are more susceptible.

To make sure your cookies are tasty and safe, follow these steps:

Wait until cookies are fully baked before digging in.
Don't lick beaters, spoons or bowls.
Wash your hands before starting your cookie making, immediately after you've handled raw eggs and when you've finished.

Continue Learning about Food Poisoning

Safe Food Handling: How to Avoid Foodborne Illness

Are you having E. coli, salmonella, campylobacter, listeria, or cyclospora for dinner? These are just a few of the hundreds of organisms that could be...

In the BBC-3 series Climaxed, mini-episodes explore hit-and-miss relationships between people after they have sex. One four-minute taste of Sam ‘n’ El...

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

To keep your kitchen free of listeria, consider the following tips: Keep cold foods cold, which m...

HealthyWomen

To keep food safe in your refrigerator, do the following: Keep the refrigerator temperature it at...

Important: This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.

Food Poisoning

When food starts to rot it develops bacteria, breeds viruses, and may be infested with parasites. These or the toxins they produce may cause food poisoning. Care in putting away leftovers and tossing out questionable food will protect you. Some of the bacteria can be quite dangerous, including salmonella and E. coli. Several years ago, e coli infections traced to improperly cleaned lettuce resulted in severe illness and forced the closure of the Chi-Chi's restaurant chain.

Learn More