It’s the time of year when many of us are busy making holiday treats like cookies and so there has been a warning put out to not eat raw cookie dough, as tempting as it may be.
There are 2 reasons that it can actually make you sick according to the CDC (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention):
The first reason is the raw eggs that many recipes call for as raw eggs carry salmonella. This can cause a super upset stomach and in some cases has even lead to death.
The 2nd reason is the Flour! Uncooked flour can carry a variety of disease-causing germs including E. Coli.
So even if, like me, you’ve been eating raw cookie dough for years with no side effects, it’s time to stop! Also keep an eye on kids when you’re baking to make sure that they aren’t eating it.
Products that contain cookie dough, such as my favourite ice cream, have heated the dough to kill the germs before including it in their recipes. Now, I’m seriously craving some Ben & Jerry’s!