May 31, 2023
Action Requested
- Be aware that the Washington State Department of Health is working with local and federal public health partners to investigate cases of Salmonella.
- The cases are likely linked to consuming raw chocolate chip cookie dough and raw s’mores bars dough from Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza from multiple locations in Washington state.
- The company has discontinued selling the raw cookie dough products at this time.
- Report any suspected cases of Salmonellosis in Snohomish County to the Snohomish County Health Department.
- Those who have eaten the raw cookie dough products and feel ill are advised to contact their healthcare provider. Symptoms typically appear 1-3 days after exposure and can last 4 to 7 days. They usually resolve on their own with fluids and rest. Patients may report eating the raw products and have symptoms including:
- Diarrhea that can be bloody
- Fever
- Chills
- Abdominal discomfort
- Occasional vomiting
- Children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
- Emphasize prevention measures with all patients. The Department of Health advises that everyone:
- Immediately throw away and do not eat any Papa Murphy’s raw chocolate chip cookie dough and s’mores bars dough.
- Do not consume raw cookie dough products. Eating raw cookie dough or batter made with flour and eggs can make you sick. Always bake dough before eating.
- Thoroughly wash and sanitize utensils and surfaces that touched raw cookie dough products.
- Always wash hands after contact with animals, their food, or their living environment.
Background
The Washington State Department of Health is working with local and federal public health partners to investigate cases of Salmonella likely linked to consuming raw chocolate chip cookie dough and raw s’mores bars dough from Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza from multiple locations in Washington state. The company has discontinued selling the raw cookie dough products at this time.
Washington has at least six cases (15-54 years old) from six counties: Clark (1), King (1), Lincoln (1), Pierce (1), Spokane (1), Whatcom (1). One person had been hospitalized as of May 25 and the investigation was ongoing. Multiple individuals reported eating raw take and bake cookie dough products from Papa Murphy’s. This raw cookie dough is meant to be cooked before eating.
It is unknown which ingredient within the cookie dough is the source of the contamination.
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