We are receiving hundreds of calls and emails from people concerned about E. coli O157:H7 exposure from Nestlé® TOLL HOUSE® refrigerated cookie dough products.

Our lawyers have provided the following information about E. coli O157:H7 and protecting your legal rights:

1. E. coli symptoms vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. If there is fever, it usually is not very high (less than 101˚F/less than 38.5˚C).
2. These symptoms may represent a life threatening infection. If you have symptoms, especially bloody diarrhea, you should get immediate medical attention.
3. The only practical way to diagnose E. coli O157:H7 is by stool sample. Without a stool sample confirming the presence of E. coli O157:H7, it is difficult to prove you are part of this outbreak. Therefore, if you believe you have symptoms related to E. coli O157:H7, you need to receive medical attention and get a stool test.
4. You need to get a stool test as soon as possible after your symptoms commence. If you wait too long, the E. coli O157:H7 bacteria may be shed from your body and the test will be negative even though you had an E. coli O157:H7 infection. Also, if you are prescribed antibiotics, the medication may kill off the E. coli O157:H7. In which case, your test will be negative.
5. This is important: Non-specific supportive therapy, including hydration, is important. Antibiotics should not be used to treat this infection. There is no evidence that treatment with antibiotics is helpful, and taking antibiotics may increase the risk of HUS. Antidiarrheal agents like Imodium® may also increase that risk. Thus, if you receive antibiotics, it may cause you harm and make it impossible to detect the E. coli O157:H7.
6. If you have remaining Nestlé® TOLL HOUSE® refrigerated cookie dough products that have been recalled in this outbreak, do not throw them out or return them to the grocery store. Here’s why: lab testing of the product may confirm the presence of E. coli O157:H7. Thus, if your stool is not tested or if the test is negative, it still may be possible to link your symptoms to the outbreak if the product tests positive for E. coli O157:H7. Therefore, seal the unused Nestlé® TOLL HOUSE® refrigerated cookie dough products in a plastic bag, mark the bag so it is not used or consumed accidentally, and continue to store it in your refrigerator until it is tested.
7. Call us right away (1-888-377-8900 toll free) if 1) you have E. coli O157:H7 symptoms and you test positive for E. coli O157:H7 or 2) you have strong reason to believe a negative test does not rule out E. coli O157:H7 (i.e. you were put on antibiotics before stool testing was done).
   

PritzkerOlsen, P.A. is one of the most experienced and trusted food safety law firm in the United States and has represented foodborne illness survivors in virtually every major E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. Please contact us for Nestle lawsuit information.

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Throughout the day more and more state and federal health agencies are coming out with a conclusive link between the outbreak and Toll House cookie dough. We now have our first clue as to what the source may be. The Danville News in Danville, Virginia is reporting that Nestle has stopped production in the plant that makes a majority of the Toll House cookie dough.

The Danville News:

“Nestle USA has stopped production in half of its Danville plant following a Centers for Disease Control and Food and Drug Administration investigation that the company’s cookie dough may be connected to a recent E. coli outbreak “The Danville facility makes the majority of our Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough,” said Roz O’Hearn, spokeswoman for the company.”

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The Toll House cookie dough recall involves the risk of serious illness and death. The FDA is warning consumers not to eat recalled Toll House cookie dough. If you suspect that someone has been sickened by Toll House cookie dough in your possession, do not throw it away. It will be valuable evidence in a Toll House lawsuit. Contact our law firm immediately for information on protecting your legal rights: 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.

Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Recall Information

Nestle USA's Baking Division is initiating a voluntary recall of Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products because of possible contamination of E. coli O157:H7. (See list of recalled products below.) The FDA, CDC and state health investigators are reporting that at least 66 people in 28 states have likely fallen ill from contaminated Toll House cookie dough.

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If you think you are part of this outbreak:

1) Keep all receipts, used packaging, or unused packaging of any Toll House cookie dough products you may have;

2) DO NOT eat any leftover Toll House cookie dough products;

3) If you are currently suffering from cramping and diarrhea, and have recently eaten or may have come into contact with Toll House cookie dough, go to the doctor for treatment and request a test for E. coli O157:H7. Contact our law firm.

It is critical that your doctor get a stool sample and have it tested for E. coli O157:H7. If positive, the E. coli O157:H7 must be tested again to see if the specific strain of the bacteria matches the outbreak strain. This is the best way to prove you are part of this outbreak. All information should be shared with your state department of health. Please contact one of our experienced attorneys for more information.

If you are contacted by any health department official, cooperate with them fully, they are trying to help solve this outbreak.

Contact Pritzker Olsen Attorneys to discuss your potential case: 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form. Pritzker Olsen attorneys are nationally known in the area of food safety litigation and represent victims of foodborne outbreaks across America.

Recalled Toll House Products

                                                          Consumer
                    Description                         Unit Code (UPC)
        Nestle Toll House Cookie & Brownie Dough
COOKIE & BROWNIE DOUGH BAR
Chocolate Chip bar 16.5oz                                 0 50000 62231 3
Chocolate Chip bar 16.5oz                                 0 50000 11308 8
Chocolate Chunk bar 16.5oz                                0 50000 62235 1
Walnut Chocolate Chip bar 16.5oz                          0 50000 62233 7
Jumbo Chocolate Chip bar 16.5oz                           0 50000 62237 5
Oatmeal Raisin bar 16.5oz                                 0 50000 06219 5
Sugar Cookies bar 16.5oz                                  0 50000 62244 3
Sugar Cookies bar 16.5oz                                  0 50000 12178 6
Mini Chocolate Chip bar 16.5oz                            0 50000 62242 9
Mini Chocolate Chip bar 16.5oz                            0 50000 12188 5
Mini Brownie Bites bar 16oz                               0 50000 62227 6
Fudgy Brownie With Peanut Butter Filling 19oz             0 50000 00820 9

COOKIE DOUGH TUB
Chocolate Chip tub 40oz                                   0 50000 62246 7
Chocolate Chip tub 80oz (5 lb)                            0 50000 00934 3
Sugar tub 40oz.                                           0 50000 62253 5
Gingerbread tub 40oz                                      0 50000 44060 3
Peanut Butter tub 40oz                                    0 50000 44062 7

TUBE (CHUB) DOUGH
Chocolate Chip tube 16.5oz                                0 50000 62239 9
Chocolate Chip tube 32oz                                  0 50000 00400 3

ULTIMATES COOKIE BAR DOUGH
Ultimates Peanut Butter Cups, Chips & Chocolate
Chunks bar 16oz                                          0 50000 00922 0
Ultimates White Chip Macadamia Nut bar 16oz               0 50000 00923 7
Ultimates Chocolate Chip & Chunks with Pecans bar 16oz    0 50000 00925 1
Ultimates Chocolate Chip Lovers 16oz                      0 50000 00926 8
Ultimates Turtles bar 16oz                                0 50000 00928 2
Ultimates Peanut Butter Lovers bar 16oz                   0 50000 00507 9
Ultimates Chocolate Chip with Caramel Filling bar 16oz    0 50000 44066 5
Ultimates Chocolate Chip with Chocolate Filling bar 16oz  0 50000 44069 6

SEASONAL COOKIE & BROWNIE DOUGH
Valentine Hearts Sugar Cookie Shapes 15.5oz               0 50000 12009 3
Valentine Swirled Chocolate Chip bar 16oz                 0 50000 00931 2
Fudgy Brownies With Raspberry Filling 19oz                0 50000 20090 0
Easter Eggs Sugar Cookie Shapes 15.5oz                    0 50000 52009 1
Easter Swirled Chocolate Chip bar 16oz                    0 50000 00932 9
Easter Swirled Mini Brownie Bites bar 18 oz               0 50000 20093 1
Red, White & Blue Swirled Choc Chip bar 16oz              0 50000 00937 4
Halloween Pumpkin Pals Sugar Cookies 13.5oz               0 50000 06217 1
Halloween Swirled Chocolate Chip bar 16oz                 0 50000 00929 9
Halloween Swirled Fudgy Brownies bar 18oz                 0 50000 00088 3
Christmas Shapes Sugar Cookies 15.5oz                     0 50000 00505 5
Christmas Swirled Chocolate Chip bar 16oz                 0 50000 00930 5
Christmas Swirled Fudgy Brownies bar 18oz                 0 50000 00089 0
Limited Edition Mint Swirled Chocolate Chip 16oz          0 50000 00827 8

Discontinued Varieties
Valentine Hearts Sugar Cookies 13.5oz                     0 50000 44056 6
Easter Brownie Bar 18oz                                   0 50000 00518 5
Easter Bunnies Sugar Cookies 13.5oz                       0 50000 44058 0
Halloween Sugar Shapes 15.5oz                             0 50000 00829 2
Christmas Sugar Cookie Tube 16oz                          0 50000 00448 5
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie Tub 48 oz.                       0 50000 62229 0

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