Milk allergy risk spurs cookie dough recall

Earthgrains Refrigerated Dough Products, based in St Louis MO, is voluntarily recalling its refrigerated cookie dough because it contains milk, which is not listed as an ingredient on the packaging, according to aHouston Chronicle newspaper report.

The recall is for 18-ounce packages of refrigerated Great Value Chocolate Chip Cookies Spoonable Cookie Dough, sold at Wal-Mart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets nationwide. Earthgrains said consumption of the product by people with an allergy or sensitivity to milk may result in a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.

Packages marked for expiration through Jan 4, 2004, are being recalled. Consumers may return the cookie dough packages to stores where they were purchased for a full refund.

Those with questions can phone 800-323-7117.