Do I Have an E. coli Infection Associated with the Toll House Cookie Dough Outbreak?
Our law firm is receiving hundreds of calls and emails from people concered about E. coli O157:H7 exposure from the Nestle Toll House cookie dough outbreak. If you suspect you have an E. coli infection from a recalled Nestle Toll House cookie dough product, consider the following: • The symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 vary for each person, but often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. If there is fever, it usually is not very high (less than 101 degrees). • If you have symptoms, you should get immediate medical attention. • Ask your doctor to test your stools for E. coli O157:H7. The only practical way to diagnose E. coli O157:H7 is by stool sample, and this needs to be done as soon as possible after your symptoms manifest. If you wait too long, the E. coli O157:H7 bacteria may be shed from your body, and the test will be negative even though you had the bug. • The CDC recommends that antibiotics not be used to treat E. coli O157:H7 infections. There is no
