Skip to main content

Cookie dough Vs. Salmonella…Is it really worth the risk?

A video on the TED website called “Is It Really That Bad to Eat Cookie Dough?” is about the potential risks of consuming of raw cookie dough. In my personal opinion, I find cookie dough delicious and enjoyable; especially paired with an engaging movie. However, I might want to reconsider this idea after watching this video. The potential risks of consuming raw cookie dough are extremely high, but there is a solution to this harmful threat. Salmonella is a deadly type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning and often food borne illnesses. This is often transmitted through contaminated food or water, particularly raw or undercooked meat and eggs; “[s]almonella infects millions worldwide each year, causing fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. And these effects can be extreme” (Bryce). The effects of Salmonellosis could last for about 4 to 7 days, without seeking proper medical treatment one may experience longer-lasting effects. However, when purchasing eggs that have been tested and cured for Salmonella; therefore the risks are reduced. Although, one must proceed with caution; mainly for his or her own safety. The risks of Salmonella are far greater than consuming this delectable treat, therefore one might want to reconsider before nibbling on this uncooked blend of cookie ingredients.
Overall, I am not opposed to the enjoyment of snacking on raw cookie dough; though I would highly recommend to remain mindful of the potential risks of consuming this raw treat. On the final note, always remain cautious when purchasing meat products, especially when it comes to eggs. Bryce, Emma. “Is It Really That Bad to Eat Cookie Dough?” TED, September 2025, www.ted.com/talks/emma_bryce_is_it_really_that_bad_to_eat_cookie_dough. Image Source: makeameme.org

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Maybe just one more chapter...

Happy 6th week of college, everyone! I can hardly believe how fast time flies. This evening, I read the Medium article, "What Are Mini Books and Why You Should Publish Them?” . I thought it made some valid points. I believe reading is essential. When one is a well read individual, it improves his or her abiltiy to relate to his or her peers. As it often pulls from literature, being well read also allows one to better appreciate various forms of entertainment. Reading a book that others also read or have read is means of social connection. Unfortunately, in today’s world, our time is limited. So many demands are placed upon our time, we often don't have the leisure time required to become fully engrossed in a lengthy novel. Despite this, there is a solution: mini books. (I, a lover of all things miniature, am intrigued by this concept.) "Mini books are designed to be consumed in one or two sittings, which is exactly what today’s busy readers love” (Thompson). Do ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Technology, the Murderer of Small Talk? Guilty as Charged.

Howdy fellow Pioneers. Have your assignments been raging war with your sleep cycle? I've been staying up later than usual myself, trying to keep up with my classes. It's not all bad, though. I love me some sleep, but some of my assigned reading has been pretty interesting. Take this article for instance, "Technology, the Cause of Possible Mutilation and the Murder of Small Talk. I say, somewhat hypocritically, (I am using the internet right now, after all) that technology has done nothing for most people's social skills. I can safely say that Ijeoma Anaka agrees with me, as her article was all about the pitfalls of modern technology. She goes so far as to claim that iPhones, laptops and other technological devices are destroying our ability to communicate IRL (see what I did there? ;)) Is my beloved iPhone really ruining my health, or worse - my social life? That what this article asserts. More convincing might be my friend, Gabby, who is having...
Post a Comment
Read more

Stormtroopers...The Mask Comes Off.

Happy Friday Freshmen Troopers! We've made it to the end of another week (whew!). I get a little bit slap happy by day 5, and start to have trouble focusing on my studies. Thanks to the internet, comic relief is never far away, and after my Principles of Management textbook, everything seems a bit more funny by comparison. "Troops (1997) Star Wars" Do you remember Space Balls? Well this Star Wars parody, I found isn't quite as funny as that, but it's still good for a laugh. I grew up with 2 older brothers who took the Star Wars movies very seriously. Being older than me, they usually controlled the remote. I must have seen the entire Star Wars franchise a dozen times at least. I never understood the grip it had on them, which might be why I enjoy seeing it poked fun of. There's just something comical about seeing those terrifying, armor-wearing Stormtroopers portrayed as bumbling, intergalactic policemen. Gone is their aloof, mysterious n...
Post a Comment
Read more