The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC reported an outbreak of Salmonella bacteria linked to flour in 11 states across the country that has so far caused 12 illnesses and three hospitalizations.
The agency said investigators are already working to identify a specific brand of flour linked to the outbreak. However, any raw flour - unbaked - can contain germs, such as Salmonella.
In that sense, they called for not eating or playing with raw flour, dough or batter, including raw cookie dough, buns, bread or cake.
It is noteworthy that most people reported eating raw dough or batter made with flour before becoming ill.
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