Jen Dondero tops balls of sourdough chocolate chip walnut cookie dough with Syracuse salt before they head into the oven.

Packages of edible chocolate chip cookie dough sold across the country have been recalled because of possible salmonella contamination.

Doughy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough has been pulled by maker Hudson River Foods, according to an enforcement report by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall covers 12-ounce packages with a "best by" or expiration date of July 4, 2026.

The action was issued Nov. 20 and declared a class I recall on Dec. 5, which indicates a reasonable probability of causing serious illness or death.

A news release was not issued with the recall. USA TODAY reached out to Hudson River Foods for comment on the recall Dec. 10 and did not receive an immediate response.

Here's what to know about the Doughy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough recall.

Where was the recalled Doughy edible cookie dough sold?

The recalled cookie dough was sold in 15 states:

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Montana
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Texas

Salmonella disease symptoms and treatment

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in younger children, frail or elderly people, and people with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA. Signs of salmonella poisoning include:

  • Bloody diarrhea or diarrhea that lasts more than three days without improving.
  • Diarrhea and fever over 102 degrees.
  • Excessive vomiting, especially if it prevents you from keeping liquids down.
  • Signs of dehydration, including dry mouth and throat, infrequent urination and feeling dizzy when standing up.
  • Stomach cramps.

Symptoms most commonly occur between six hours and six days after exposure. Though most people recover in four to seven days, those with weakened immune systems, including children younger than 5 and adults over 65, may experience more severe symptoms that require medical treatment or hospitalization.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Edible cookie dough sold in 15 states pulled for salmonella concerns

Reporting by James Powel, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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