The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a recall of Doughy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough as a Class I risk, the agency’s most serious level of food recall. The move follows a voluntary recall initiated by Hudson River Foods Corp, which manufactures the product in Castleton, New York.
According to an enforcement report published by the FDA, the edible cookie dough may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria known to cause severe gastrointestinal illness. While no cases of illness have been reported at the time of writing, the FDA’s classification indicates the product could cause serious health consequences or death if consumed.
Single Product Affected, Limited Distribution Across 15 States
The recall concerns a single product line: Doughy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough sold in 12-ounce tubs. A total of 113 units were distributed across 15 US states, including Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, Illinois, Montana, California, Massachusetts, Ohio, Arizona, Oregon, North Carolina, Maryland, and Colorado.
According to the FDA, the affected tubs carry a best-by date of July 4, 2026, making it possible some customers may have stored the product for later use in their refrigerators or freezers. Consumers are advised to check the packaging carefully and dispose of the product immediately if it matches the recall details.
Hudson River Foods Corp has not issued a public press release concerning the recall, and no additional varieties or sizes are affected. The product’s voluntary removal from the market began on 20 November and was officially classified as a Class I risk on 5 December, according to the FDA enforcement summary.
Health Authorities Urge Caution Despite No Reported Cases
The FDA is urging consumers who may have purchased or consumed the recalled cookie dough to monitor for signs of Salmonella infection. According to the agency, symptoms typically develop between 12 and 72 hours after consumption and may include fever, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, muscle aches, and lethargy.
Those considered more vulnerable to severe infections, such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems, may face greater health risks if exposed to the bacteria. Health authorities advise anyone experiencing symptoms after consuming the product to seek medical attention promptly.
Despite the seriousness of the recall classification, the FDA has confirmed that no consumer illnesses have been linked to the product so far. According to the agency’s recall database, the action was taken as a precaution based on the potential presence of the pathogen.
As the recall remains limited in scale, no further products from Hudson River Foods have been implicated. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall are advised to contact the manufacturer directly or return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
While edible cookie dough is often marketed as safe for raw consumption, food safety regulators continue to stress the importance of rigorous production standards to minimise the risk of contamination. The FDA has not disclosed how the potential Salmonella contamination was discovered in this case.
