The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that a limited outbreak of salmonellosis is attributed to consumption of uncooked dough.  To date, 11 cases have been confirmed in 12 states with a common pathogen determined by whole genome sequencing.  The identity of the strain has not been released and the source other than “flour” has yet to be identified.  The CDC implicated dough and hence flour, based on dietary recollections by patients.

At this stage, the only prevention is to avoid consuming uncooked cookie dough and cake batter and to practice good personal and kitchen hygiene.  This is especially the case with children participating in home baking where “licking the spoon” is a common practice.