If you have a stash of Rise Baking Company cookie dough in your freezer, it's important to check the labels carefully. The company, also known as South Coast Baking, is recalling several varieties of their frozen cookie dough due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall was initiated by the company, though no press release was released. Please forward this article to loved ones that might have purchased the product.

What Cookie Dough Is Being Recalled?

The recall includes four specific types of Rise Baking Company cookie dough products that are packaged under various brand names:

- Costco Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough
- Panera Oatmeal Raisin with Berries Cookie Dough
- Panera Kitchen Sink Cookie Dough
- Rise Baking Company Cowboy Cookie Dough

You can find a complete list of recalled products and their corresponding codes on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.

Where Was The Recalled Cookie Dough Distributed?

The recalled products were distributed to retailers in over 20 states. They are California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Colorado, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, Minnesota, Oklahoma, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, and Georgia.

The Recall Is Classified as a Class II

The FDA assigns Class II to recalls for products that have a low chance of causing major injuries or death but could potentially cause serious adverse events with irreversible consequences. 

What Is Salmonella, And What Are Its Symptoms?

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically appear 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food and can include:

- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps

While most people recover from Salmonella infection within a few days, it can be serious for young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.

What To Do If You Have Purchased Recalled Items

If you have any of the recalled Rise Baking Company cookie dough products in your freezer, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the store where you purchased them for a full refund.

How To Stay Safe When Working With Raw Doughs

- Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling raw dough.
- Do not taste raw dough or batter.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that may have come into contact with raw dough.
- Ensure cooked foods reach an internal temperature safe for consumption.