Posted on the Pediatric SuperSite on June 30, 2009
FDA investigators confirm E. coli at Nestle
CDC officials have confirmed 69 people from 29 states
have been infected with Escherichia coli O157:H7, nine with hemolytic
uremic syndrome. Meanwhile, FDA officials are testing to see if the illnesses
are connected with an outbreak associated with Nestlé Toll House
refrigerated cookie dough.
FDA officials said they found a contaminated sample at
Nestlé’s facility in Danville, Va. late last week.
Last week, the FDA and the CDC warned consumers not to
eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestlé Toll House
refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination
with E. coli O157:H7. The warning was based on an epidemiological study
conducted by the CDC and several state and local health departments.
Further laboratory testing is needed to conclusively
link the E. coli strain found in the product to the same strain that is
causing the outbreak, FDA officials said in a press release.
Nestlé USA has fully cooperated with the FDA and
CDC investigation and has recalled all of its prepackaged Nestlé Toll
House refrigerated cookie dough products.
Consumers who have additional questions about these
products should contact Nestlé USA consumer services at 1-800-559-5025.
For a complete listing of Nestlé USA recalled
products, see
this press release.
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