Why Egg-Free Cookie Dough Is Still Unsafe To Eat Raw - Chowhound

Though raw eggs are well-known as a vector for food-borne illnesses, raw flour is also unsafe to eat. The two primary bacteria that are known to contaminate flour are E. coli and Salmonella. Both bacteria can cause illnesses ranging from mild to severe. Young children, the elderly, immunocompromised people, and those who are currently pregnant are particularly at risk of severe illness when consuming raw flour.…