# Don Schaffner — RSS Amplifier

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## [968. French Toast Left on Counter for Almost a Day](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/968-french-toast-left-on-counter-for-almost-a-day)

_2026-08-17 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating french toast left on counter for almost a day. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Bald Head Island NC Science-Backed French Toast Recipes: Crisp, Custardy & Never Soggy Survival and growth of Bacillus cereus in bread - PubMed Evaluation and Definition of Potentially Hazardous Foods Trader Joe's SLICED FRENCH BRIOCHE BREAD |…

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## [967. Eating Small Pieces of Chicken Left Behind in the Airfryer, Reheated Days Later](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/967-eating-small-pieces-of-chicken-left-behind-in-the-airfryer-reheated-days-later)

_2026-08-14 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating small pieces of chicken left behind in the airfryer, reheated days later. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Water activity - Wikipedia New Interventions and Validation for the Control of Pathogens in the Processing of Jerky

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## [966. Drinking a Mountain Dew That You Accidentally Dropped in a Port-a-Potty](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/966-drinking-a-mountain-dew-that-you-accidentally-dropped-in-a-port-a-potty)

_2026-08-12 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking a Mountain Dew that you accidentally dropped in a port-a-potty. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Man spent 8 hours in porta-potty tank retrieving Mountain Dew bottle, company says Potty Peeper Sentenced To 3 Years Behind Bars - CBS Colorado

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## [965. Cooked Frozen Hot Dogs in the Package Left in Sink Basin Over Night With Water](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/965-cooked-frozen-hot-dogs-in-the-package-left-in-sink-basin-over-night-with-water)

_2026-08-10 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cooked frozen hot dogs in the package left in sink basin over night with water. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Controlling Listeria monocytogenes in Post-lethality Exposed Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products | Food Safety and Inspection Service Ballpark Franks Ad- They Plump When You Cook Them (1992) - YouTube…

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## [964. Eating Jalapeños Right Now](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/964-eating-jalapeos-right-now)

_2026-08-07 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fresh jalapeños right now. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks | FDA Who coined "don't yuck my yum"? : r/etymology Giardiniera - Wikipedia Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Jalapeño (August 2026) | FDA When People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, August 2026 | Salmonella…

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## [963. Eating Shelf Stable Tuna With Garlic in Olive Oil if the Jar Is Leaking](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/963-eating-shelf-stable-tuna-with-garlic-in-olive-oil-if-the-jar-is-leaking)

_2026-08-05 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating shelf stable tuna with garlic in olive oil if the jar is leaking. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Premium Yellowfin Tuna Fillets | Tonnino FAD-Free Yellowfin Tuna Fillets with Garlic in Olive Oil

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## [962. Dane's Cadmium Cod Liver](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/962-danes-cadmium-cod-liver)

_2026-08-03 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cod liver with a Proposition 65 warning about cadmium. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Foods and Beverages - Proposition 65 Warnings Website Cancer - YouTube Lead, cadmium and mercury in canned and unprocessed tuna: six-years monitoring survey, comparison with previous studies and recommended tolerable limits -…

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## [961. Roux Raw Dough Cookies](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/961-roux-raw-dough-cookies)

_2026-07-31 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from roux raw dough cookies. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Eating raw cookie dough can be risky. Here's a safer way to enjoy it. - The Washington Post Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella enterica and Nonpathogenic Bacterial Surrogates in Wheat Flour by Baking in a Household Oven - ScienceDirect Water Activity and its Role in…

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## [960. Drinking Water from a Source that Failed to Maintain Treatment for Removing Bacteria](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/960-drinking-water-from-a-source-that-failed-to-maintain-treatment-for-removing-bacteria)

_2026-07-29 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking water from a source that failed to maintain treatment for removing bacteria. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Borough Public Notifications | Milltown, NJ

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## [959. Brushing Your Teeth With a Toothbrush That Was Not in a Toothbrush Protector](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/959-brushing-your-teeth-with-a-toothbrush-that-was-not-in-a-toothbrush-protector)

_2026-07-27 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from brushing your teeth with a toothbrush that was not in a toothbrush protector. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 524. Keeping Your Toothbrush Less Than 6 Feet From Your Toilet — Risky or Not? Amazon.com: Mspan Electric Toothbrush Head Cover: Sonic Toothbrush Cap Travel Protector Plastic Brush Pod Protection Clip Case Value…

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## [958. Eating Lettuce in Michigan Right Now](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/958-eating-lettuce-in-michigan-right-now)

_2026-07-24 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating lettuce in Michigan right now Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Where People Got Sick: Cyclospora Outbreak, July 2026 | Cyclosporiasis | CDC Investigation of 5-State Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses: Iceberg Lettuce (July 2026) | FDA Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: FAQs for Consumers | IFPA Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to…

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## [957. Reheating Refrigerated Cooked Frozen Vegetables](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/958-reheating-refrigerated-cooked-frozen-vegetables)

_2026-07-22 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from reheating refrigerated cooked frozen vegetables (when the package says not to). Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Study Highlights Importance of Cooking Non-Ready-to-Eat Frozen Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs Prior to | Food Safety Authority of Ireland National Microbiological Survey and Consumer Habits in relation to Frozen…

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## [956. Drinking From a Bathroom Sink Water Fountain at the Louvre](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/957-drinking-from-a-bathroom-sink-water-fountain-at-the-louvre)

_2026-07-20 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking from a bathroom sink water fountain at the Louvre. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 What is FFA | National FFA Organization Visitor amenities - Everything you need to enjoy the Louvre in the best conditions You can drink the water! - Review of Louvre Museum, Paris, France - Tripadvisor The Louvre (and a Short Rant…

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## [955. Aspirin Canning](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/956-aspirin-canning)

_2026-07-17 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of aspirin canning. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Carla Schwan | UGA FACS Home - IAFNS Vegetables and Fruits FAQs - National Center for Home Food Preservation Aspirin - Wikipedia Canning With Aspirin Instead of Sugar – Front page story – Finding Eliza Regional Variations in Home Canning Practices and the Risk of Foodborne Botulism in the…

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## [954. Making Your Own Maple Syrup](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/954-making-your-own-maple-syrup)

_2026-07-15 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from making your own maple syrup. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Jason Hlywka | LinkedIn Home - IAFNS 8 Candy Temperature Stages (with Chart) - WebstaurantStore The Sticky (TV Series 2024) - IMDb Maple Sugaring Tips for Beginners and Backyard Maple Sugar Producers Maple Food Safety Planning Resource Hub - Cooperative…

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## [953. Herpes Spit Sandwich](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/953-herpes-spit-sandwich)

_2026-07-13 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a sandwich contaminated with spit from someone with oral herpes. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Arby's customer claims sandwich came with vile surprise and lasting consequences | Fox News About Genital Herpes | Genital Herpes | CDC The possibility of spreading herpes simplex virus type 1 via food handling and sharing - PubMed…

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## [952. Smash Tacos](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/952-smash-tacos)

_2026-07-10 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating smash tacos. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Burger Menu: Delivery, Takeout & Pickup | Smashburger® Smash Burger Tacos – Blackstone Products Smash Burger Tacos | Blackstone Griddles - YouTube Dinah E. Gore Teaching and Research Kitchens | Agricultural and Human Sciences Chemicals in Meat Cooked at High Temperatures…

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## [951. Eating Boiled Fresh Tortellini From a Package With a Few Mold Spots](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/951-eating-boiled-fresh-tortellini-from-a-package-with-a-few-mold-spots)

_2026-07-08 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating boiled fresh tortellini from a package with a few mold spots. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Aldi's Best New Products Of 2026 (So Far) Extension of the shelf-life of fresh pasta using modified atmosphere packaging and bioprotective cultures - PMC Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Prepared Pasta Meals (June…

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## [950. Takeout Chicken Tikka Masala Splashed With Hot Tub Water](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/950-takeout-chicken-tikka-masala-splashed-with-hot-tub-water)

_2026-07-06 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating chicken tikka masala splashed with hot tub water. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Home Pool and Hot Tub Water Treatment and Testing | Healthy Swimming | CDC Outbreaks Associated with Treated Recreational Water — United States, 2015–2019 - PMC

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## [949. Launching the "Good" Fireworks in Your Driveway](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/949-launching-the-good-fireworks-in-your-driveway)

_2026-07-03 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from launching the "good" fireworks in your driveway. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Farm Film Report2 - YouTube Fireworks Safety Tips - National Safety Council Fireworks | CPSC.gov JPP reflects on Fourth of July accident that changed his life - ESPN

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## [948. Feeding Lunchmeat to a Baby](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/948-feeding-lunchmeat-to-a-baby)

_2026-07-01 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from feeding lunchmeat to a baby. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️🇨🇦 Nanaimo bar - Wikipedia 2008 Canadian listeriosis outbreak - Wikipedia People at Increased Risk for Listeria Infection | Listeria Infection | CDC Evolution of the immune system in humans from infancy to old age - PMC Foods and Drinks to Avoid or Limit | Infant and…

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## [947. Pick Your Own Berries During a Norovirus Spike in June 2026](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/947-pick-your-own-berries-during-a-norovirus-spike-in-june-2026)

_2026-06-29 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating pick your own berries in an area during a norovirus spike in June 2026. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Outbreaks, occurrence, and control of norovirus and hepatitis a virus contamination in berries: A review - PubMed Eurosurveillance | Large multistate outbreak of norovirus gastroenteritis associated with frozen…

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## [946. Yesterday's French Toast That Sat Out for 3 Hours Before Refrigeration](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/946-yesterdays-french-toast-that-sat-out-for-3-hours-before-refrigeration)

_2026-06-26 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating French toast that was made yesterday and sat out for 3 hours before refrigeration. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Europeans Finally Understand Why Americans Are Overweight 🤣 - YouTube USDA Commercial Item Description Griddle Breads, Shelf Stable and Heat and Serve, Frozen (Waffles, Pancakes, French Toast, Belgian…

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## [945. Frozen Ham From 1992](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/945-frozen-ham-from-1992)

_2026-06-24 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from him that's been in the freezer since 1992. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 My dad bought this ham back in 1992. Its been in his freezer the whole time. He refuses to throw it out and says "its still good. Frozen meat doesnt go bad". : r/GrandmasPantry

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## [944. Infinite Sichuan Pickles](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/944-infinite-sichuan-pickles)

_2026-06-22 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from a continuous homemade sichuan pickle fermenter Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Haroldina: "@bugcounter I mean, come on. T…" - Mastodon Cody Don Reeder - I made a sichuan Infinite pickle jar with two… | Facebook 198. Endless Pickles — Risky or Not? Pao cai - Wikipedia USDA ARS Online Magazine Vol. 62, No. 6 7 dead, 103…

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## [943. Eating Food Cooked on a Restaurant Grill That Employees Have Used for Sex](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/943-eating-food-cooked-on-a-restaurant-grill-that-employees-have-used-for-sex)

_2026-06-19 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating food from a grill that had been previously used for sex. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Don't Get The Grilled Cheese

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## [942. Meal Kit Chicken Prepared Four Days After Arrival](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/942-meal-kit-chicken-prepared-four-days-after-arrival)

_2026-06-17 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating meal kit chicken that's been in the refrigerator for four days. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 How long does the food stay fresh once I receive it? – Blue Apron Support Food Safety Tips for Home Meal Delivery Kits | Homegrown| NC State University Online Purveyors of Raw Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Products: Delivery…

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## [941. Screwworm Infected Beef](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/941-screwworm-infected-beef)

_2026-06-15 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating beef from a screwworm infected cow. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 USDA Confirms New World Screwworm in Texas Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas – Texas A&M Stories New World screwworm detection in Texas highlights improved tools but ongoing cattle management challenges -…

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## [940. Rockpot](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/940-rockpot)

_2026-06-12 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a Rockpot. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Official Carolina Hurricanes Website | Carolina Hurricanes Michael: "@bugcounter I watched this sho…" - mas.to We got gifted a Rockpot and have had so much fun using it! - YouTube Social Media Analytics and Publishing - Fedica I'm looking forward to being part of the New Jersey FoodTech…

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## [939. Chicken Stock Out Overnight, Pressure Cooked Again for 30 Minutes](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/939-chicken-stock-out-overnight-pressure-cooked-again-for-30-minutes)

_2026-06-10 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating chicken stock left on the counter overnight, and then pressure cooked again for 30 minutes. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Pressure cooker - Wikipedia Home canning - Wikipedia Frequently Asked Questions – Instant Pot Free Shipping! Farberware 6-Quart Aluminum Stovetop Pressure Cooker 15 PSI for Faster Nutrient Retention -…

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## [938. Licking the Chicken Marinade Spoon, While Pregnant](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/938-licking-the-chicken-marinade-spoon-while-pregnant)

_2026-06-08 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from licking the chicken marinade spoon, while pregnant. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ A review of Campylobacter infection during pregnancy: a focus on C. jejuni - ScienceDirect Investigating the influence of organic acid marinades, storage temperature and time on the survival/inactivation interface of Salmonella on chicken breast…

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## [937. Re-Using Teabags After Hours or Days](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/937-re-using-teabags-after-hours-or-days)

_2026-06-05 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from re-using teabags after hours or days. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 tea - Risky or Not? 37: Tea at Room Temperature — Risky or Not? US6120825A - Method for the hygienic preparation, storage, handling and dispensing of tea - Google Patents Health Relevance of the Presence of Fecal Coliforms in Iced Tea and Leaf Tea -…

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## [936. Keeping Candy in the Bathroom](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/936-keeping-candy-in-the-bathroom)

_2026-06-03 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of keeping candy in the bathroom. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 hockey - Risky or Not? Carolina Hurricanes star Seth Jarvis' wild bathroom candy habits are getting some attention | OutKick Shopping Bag Norovirus | The International Outbreak Museum FOMITE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster You keep using that word. I do…

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## [935. Licking Someone Else's Ear Wax Off Your Finger](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/935-licking-someone-elses-ear-wax-off-your-finger)

_2026-06-01 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of licking someone else's ear wax off your finger Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 The Traitors - Wikipedia TaskMaster.Info - Taskmaster Australia, Season 4, Episode 2: What is life? Investigation of Bactericidal effect of Earwax on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from skin and stool samples of undergraduate…

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## [934. Racing a Bike Through Belgian Toothpaste](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/934-racing-a-bike-through-belgian-toothpaste)

_2026-05-29 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from racing a bike through belgian toothpaste (i.e., mud). Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Video | Facebook Belgian toothpaste anyone? | Cyclingnews Forum Belgian toothpaste, anyone? - nj.com Cow pies in Belgium blamed for Lotto's pre-Giro woes 'Half the peloton is ill': cowpats blamed as cyclists fall sick after race in…

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## [933. Leaving Frozen Berries Out for 2 Hours, Refreezing and Reusing](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/933-leaving-frozen-berries-out-for-2-hours-refreezing-and-reusing)

_2026-05-27 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from leaving frozen berries out of refrigeration for 2 hours, refreezing and reusing later in a smoothie. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Microbiological Surveillance Sampling: FY 19-23 Frozen Berries (Strawberries, Raspberries and Blackberries) | FDA Full report - Microbiological Surveillance Sampling: FY 19-23 Frozen Berries…

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## [932. Homemade Taco Seasoning Directly Added to Cooked Meat After Turning the Heat Off](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/932-homemade-taco-seasoning-directly-added-to-cooked-meat-after-turning-the-heat-off)

_2026-05-25 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from adding homemade taco seasoning directly to cooked meat after turning the heat off. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 919. Homemade Unrefrigerated Hot Sauce From Heavy Metal Band at Their Merch Table — Risky or Not? Walmart's Great Value Taco Seasoning, HEB seasoning recalled due to possible salmonella contamination - ABC11…

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## [931. Freeze Dried Human Kibble](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/931-freeze-dried-human-kibble)

_2026-05-22 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating foods turned into freeze dried human kibble. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Making human kibble (to change the way we eat forever) - YouTube 476. Worlds Purest Cookie — Risky or Not? Water Activity vs. Moisture Content in Dog Food

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## [930. Nine Day Old Pease Porridge](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/930-nine-day-old-pease-porridge)

_2026-05-20 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating pease porridge in the pot, nine days old. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Pease pudding - Wikipedia 249. Bringing Frozen Unrefrigerated Peameal Bacon Across the Border — Risky or Not? Growth of Bacillus cereus in fermenting tempeh made from various beans and its inhibition by Lactobacillus plantarum - PubMed Tyndallization -…

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## [929. Car Ranch](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/929-car-ranch)

_2026-05-18 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating ranch dressing stored in a warm car for an extended period of time. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Instagram, Car Ranch Models for the Inactivation of Foodborne Pathogens in Salad Dressing from Challenge Studies - ScienceDirect Packaging for Sauces, Dips, Dressings & Marinades Salad Dressing Challenge Study Do You…

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## [928. Keeping Your Shampoo Bottle on the Floor of the Shower](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/928-keeping-your-shampoo-bottle-on-the-floor-of-the-shower)

_2026-05-15 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from keeping your shampoo bottle on the floor of the shower. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Season 2 (AU) | Taskmaster Wiki | Fandom Jenny Tian | Taskmaster Wiki | Fandom 716. Arranging Objects on a Table Using Only Your Face — Risky or Not? 821. Consuming a Fly in Wine, Twice — Risky or Not? Old Spice 2-in-1 Shampoo &…

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## [927. Making Stock With Chewed or Licked Chicken Bones (Normal Style)](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/927-making-stock-with-chewed-or-licked-chicken-bones-normal-style)

_2026-05-13 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating stock made from chewed or licked chicken bones, where are the chicken has been eaten "normal style". Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Making stock with "chewed" chicken bones? : r/Cooking

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## [926. Touching Your Phone in the Middle of Prepping Dinner](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/926-touching-your-phone-in-the-middle-of-prepping-dinner)

_2026-05-11 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from touching your phone in the middle of prepping dinner. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Consumers' Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the Kitchen - ScienceDirect The role of mobile phones as a possible pathway for pathogen movement, a cross-sectional microbial analysis - ScienceDirect A pilot metagenomic study reveals…

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## [925. Eating Someone Else's Leftover Popcorn at the Movies](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/925-eating-someone-elses-leftover-popcorn-at-the-movies)

_2026-05-08 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating someone else's leftover popcorn at the movies. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 316. Using Cups to Scoop Water Out of a Shared Bowl — Risky or Not? Effect of Biting Before Dipping (Double‐Dipping) Chips on the Bacterial Population of the Dipping Solution - Trevino- 2009 - Journal of Food Safety - Wiley Online Library…

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## [924. Drinking a Bottle of Wine That Has Been Stuffed in a Thief's Trousers](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/924-drinking-a-bottle-of-wine-that-has-been-stuffed-in-a-thiefs-trousers)

_2026-05-06 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking a bottle of wine that has been stuffed in a thief's trousers. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Pierre-Joseph Proudhon - Wikipedia Post by @gregorykoch.bsky.social — Bluesky Un-wine-ding The Crime Beastie Boys – Johnny Ryall Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

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## [923. 20 year old Cheez-Its](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/923-20-year-old-cheez-its)

_2026-05-04 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming ~20 year old Cheez-Its. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Home | Cheez-It® Sunshine Biscuits - Wikipedia Getting cheesy in Cary: Cheez-It bakery produces 14 million crackers per hour WRAL.com In the Region/New Jersey; Transforming a Plant From Hydrox to High Tech - The New York Times Bon Jovi - Wikipedia

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## [922. Thawing Frozen Fish in a Plastic Bag in a Fithy Sink](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/922-thawing-frozen-fish-in-a-plastic-bag-in-a-fithy-sink)

_2026-05-01 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks thawing frozen fish in a plastic bag in a fithy sink. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Hannaford (supermarket) - Wikipedia Cook It Frozen! Cooking Techniques | Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute The Do's and Don'ts of Thawing Frozen Fish! Preserving Your Catch & Purchase: A Guide to Freezing and Thawing Seafood at Home | NC…

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## [921. Cottage Cheese With Bubbles In](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/921-cottage-cheese-with-bubbles-in)

_2026-04-29 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cottage cheese that shows visible bubbles when opened. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 What's Going On With Cottage Cheese? US20120114794A1 - System and method for making organic cottage cheese - Google Patents Production of soft unripened cheeses using acidic and salty coagulants: Investigation of technological and…

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## [920. Eating Easter Eggs Dyed in the Toilet Bowl](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/920-eating-easter-eggs-dyed-in-the-toilet-bowl)

_2026-04-27 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating Easter eggs dyed in the toilet bowl Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Woman Dyes Easter Eggs in Her Toilet and Attracts Angry Comments on Her Video Staphylococcal Food Poisoning Associated With an Easter Egg Hunt | JAMA | JAMA Network Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's…

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## [919. Homemade Unrefrigerated Hot Sauce From Heavy Metal Band at Their Merch Table](https://riskyornot.libsyn.com/919-homemade-unrefrigerated-hot-sauce-from-heavy-metal-band-at-their-merch-table)

_2026-04-24 · Risky or Not?_

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming homemade unrefrigerated hot sauce purchased from a heavy metal band at their merch table. Listen for Ben's asterisk. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Occurrence of Salmonella in Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Product Samples from U.S. Department of Agriculture–Regulated Producing Establishments. II. Salmonella in…

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