Gut Check Can Cookie Dough Really Harm Your Gut Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Digestive Health Gut Check Can Cookie Dough Really Harm Your Gut It’s not just the raw eggs that can make you sick. By Kaitlin SullivanMedically Reviewed by Ira Daniel Breite, MD Reviewed: October 4, 2022 Medically Reviewed Cookie dough is usually made with uncooked flour and raw eggs, both of which have the potential to cause food poisoning and bacterial infections like salmonella. Kelly Knox/Stocksy Sneaking a taste of cookie dough can be the best part of making cookies — but is it safe?Certain cookie dough ingredients have been linked with foodborne illness outbreaks, according to How Can Cookie Dough Make You Sick The ingredient in cookie dough that most people know to be potentially harmful is raw egg. Chickens and other live poultry can carry a genus of bacteria called “Flour is one of the main components of cookie dough, and a lot of the time people don’t think flour can be harmful, but it can contain bacteria because it’s not heated when it's processed,” Czerwony says. Flour can be contaminated with bacteria at various stages, whether it's in the field before harvest, during the milling process, or in someone’s kitchen. “We want to make sure that we don’t eat raw flour. We need to heat it to at least 140 degrees F to kill any bacteria,” Czerwony says.In 2009, the CDC investigated NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Digestive Health Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Latest in Digestive Health Gut Healthy Foods Worth Trying — or Not Are you plagued with gut problems and looking for a solution? The answer might be in your diet. Read on for expert advice on which foods might be worth...By Jane OkojiAugust 23, 2022 Are Bidets Good for Your Bum—and the Planet? Here’s all you need to know about the clean tush movement.By Jordan M. DavidsonAugust 22, 2022 Gut Check: Is Coffee Good for Your Gut Microbiome? Drinking coffee comes with a number of health benefits, and now some studies suggest that may be because it supports a healthy gut.By Ashley WelchAugust 17, 2022 Mom, My Tummy Hurts: Common Digestive Issues in Kids Stomachaches in kids can come and go, but frequent tummy troubles may need medical attention.By Stacy KishJuly 22, 2022 The Consumer’s Guide to Biologics for Eosinophilic EsophagitisBy Maria MastersJuly 21, 2022 Can You Get Sick From a Swimming Pool or Lake? Find out about the germs that lurk beneath the surface at swimming holes — and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.By Sandra GordonJuly 19, 2022 Gut Check: Test Your Knowledge of the Gut Microbiome Take this quiz to find out how much you know about the gut microbiome and the role it plays in overall health and well-being.By July 19, 2022 What to Know About Elimination Diets for Eosinophilic Esophagitis An elimination diet can be challenging, time-consuming, and expensive. In the end, though, it may reveal exactly what’s triggering your symptoms.By Johanna NeesonJuly 18, 2022 Dealing With Dysphagia When You Have Eosinophilic Esophagitis Difficulty swallowing is a common symptom of eosinophilic esophagitis, but there are some simple ways to mitigate this side effect and ease discomfort...By Jennifer Kelly GeddesJuly 18, 2022 4 Natural Remedies for Reflux Due to Eosinophilic Esophagitis When conventional medicine isn’t enough, the addition of a complementary treatment or two may be the key to relief from heartburn caused by EoE.By Jennifer Kelly GeddesJuly 18, 2022 MORE IN Tips for Preventing Listeria Infection What Does the Microbiome Have to Do With Weight and Obesity? Tonsil Stone Causes Wellness inspired Wellness enabled FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYoutubeTikTok About Us Careers Editorial Policy Newsletters Meet Our Health Expert Network Privacy Policy Health News Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Contact Us Feedback Do Not Sell My Personal Information Popular Topics AdChoices NEWSLETTERS Get the best in health and wellness SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A PROPERTY OF EHGLogo More From Everyday Health: Castle Connolly Top Doctors DailyOM Diabetes Daily Everyday Health Care Migraine Again 1996-2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Badges Badges Badges