The Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of Doughy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (12‑oz tubs) distributed by Hudson River Foods Corp. This covers 113 tubs shipped to 15 states and is classified as a Class I, the agency’s highest risk level. Consumers are urged to stop eating the product immediately.
What’s Going On
- Product: Doughy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 12‑oz tubs
- UPC: Codes released on Dec. 13, by Hudson River Foods 860005974467
- Lot/Expiration: July 4, 2026
- States Affected: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas
- Reports: No illnesses yet, but Salmonella contamination risk identified
- Classification: Class I — highest risk level
What Consumers Should Do
- Do not eat the dough.
- Dispose of it safely or return to the place of purchase.
- Check the expiration date against the list.
- Contact Hudson River Foods Corp. for refund instructions.
Salmonella Isn’t Passive
Salmonella doesn’t simply “exist” in food — it haunts it terribly. Once ingested, it invades the digestive tract, multiplying and spreading infection. The pathogen causes about 1.35 million illnesses in the U.S. each year, leading to diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Children, seniors, and immunocompromised individuals are most vulnerable. While no illnesses have been reported yet in connection with this, the FDA stresses that Class I recalls are issued when there is a reasonable probability of severe health consequences.
How to Watch for FDA Recalls
Consumers can stay ahead of these curves by using the FDA’s public tools:
- FDA Database: The FDA posts its recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts on its official recall page. Listings remain available for three years before being archived.
- Email Alerts: Readers can sign up for the FDA’s subscription list to receive notices directly in their inbox.
- Recalls.gov: A government portal that aggregates recalls across agencies, including FDA, USDA, and CPSC, making it easier to track food, drug, and consumer product alerts.
- Archived Searches: For older ones, the FDA archive allows searches by product name, company, or year.
These resources ensure consumers can verify whether products in their homes are affected and act quickly to protect their families.
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