Nestlé® TOLL HOUSE® Refrigerated Cookie Dough Recall Update

The situation described in the June 26th edition of the Wall Street Journal bears no relation to Nestlé's recent voluntary withdrawal of Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough. Nestlé always fully cooperates with the regulatory authorities wherever it operates, and Nestlé is fully cooperating with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at our Danville, Virginia plant in this matter. To date, no E.coli 0157:H7 has been found in our plant or in any Nestlé product.

Nestlé rejects the Wall Street Journal’s implication that it did not cooperate with the FDA.  Nestlé simply provided the FDA with all information required under the law. As the article points out, Nestlé’s practice is standard within the food industry.  Furthermore, during the routine inspection of the Danville plant in September 2006, no food safety issues were identified.  

It is our standard policy to provide the FDA and other government agencies access during routine inspections to all reports that are required by law.  Nestlé continues to fully cooperate with the FDA on this ongoing investigation, and is openly sharing all requested information.

For More Information Contact:
Laurie MacDonald, Nestlé USA (818) 549-6235
Roz O’Hearn, Nestlé Prepared Foods  (440) 264-5170