Can people get worms from eating raw cookie dough?

It is possible for people to get worms from eating raw cookie dough, but it is not common. The type of worm that is most commonly associated with raw cookie dough is the roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides). Roundworms are parasitic worms that can live in the human intestine. They are typically spread through contact with contaminated soil or food.

Raw cookie dough can become contaminated with roundworm eggs if the flour or other ingredients used to make the dough have been contaminated. When someone eats raw cookie dough, they can ingest these eggs and become infected with roundworms.

Roundworm infections can cause a variety of symptoms, including:

* Abdominal pain

* Diarrhea

* Nausea and vomiting

* Weight loss

* Fatigue

* Anemia

In some cases, roundworm infections can also lead to more serious problems, such as intestinal obstruction or perforation.

If you are concerned about the risk of getting worms from eating raw cookie dough, you can take the following steps to protect yourself:

* Make sure that all of the ingredients you use to make cookie dough are fresh and free from contamination.

* Cook your cookie dough thoroughly before eating it.

* Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling raw cookie dough.

By following these steps, you can help to reduce your risk of getting worms from eating raw cookie dough.