Risky or Not? A short podcast about everyday risks from germs Episodes About Contact us Subscribe Statistics Merch Search/Tags Navigation Episodes About Contact us Subscribe Statistics Merch Search/Tags ChatGPT image description: An open countertop air fryer sits on a kitchen counter with only a few tiny browned chicken fragments and crumbs scattered across the basket. The appliance appears otherwise empty, suggesting small leftovers remained after cooking and serving. 967. Eating Small Pieces of Chicken Left Behind in the Airfryer, Reheated Days Later August 14, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 967. Eating Small Pieces of Chicken Left Behind in the Airfryer, Reheated Days Later Risky or Not Download August 14, 2026 /Don Schaffner Chicken, Airfryer, Time temperature control for safety food, Water activity ChatGPT image description: An open blue portable toilet stands outdoors. From the toilet bowl, a single arm reaches upward holding a bottle of Mountain Dew, creating a surreal, humorous scene. A safety sign and chain-link fence are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky. 966. Drinking a Mountain Dew That You Accidentally Dropped in a Port-a-Potty August 12, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 ☣️ 966. Drinking a Mountain Dew That You Accidentally Dropped in a Port-a-Potty Risky or Not Download August 12, 2026 /Don Schaffner Cross-contamination, port-a-potty, Mountain Dew ChatGPT image description: A sealed package of hot dogs floats in cloudy, dirty water in a stainless-steel kitchen sink. Food debris and bubbles surround the package, suggesting it was accidentally left soaking overnight. 965. Cooked Frozen Hot Dogs in the Package Left in Sink Basin Over Night With Water August 10, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 We answer to a higher authority - Wikipedia Schneiders, brand since 1890 | Maple Leaf Foods Shopsy's Hot Dogs Vinyl Record, 1986 Summer Music LP - Etsy 965. Cooked Frozen Hot Dogs in the Package Left in Sink Basin Over Night With Water Risky or Not Download August 10, 2026 /Don Schaffner Listeria monocytogenes, Hot dogs ChatGPT image description: A man stands outside a Mexican fast-food restaurant, happily eating sliced jalapeños straight from a large plastic container. Holding the oversized tub in his arms, he appears to be snacking exclusively on peppers in front of the restaurant's entrance on a sunny day. 964. Eating Jalapeños Right Now August 07, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 Infection | CDC Inside Chipotle’s Contamination Crisis Chipotle - Food Safety Guys: Episode 148 - Taco Bell Guys with Brian Gaar — Guys: With Bryan Quinby — Overcast Products Same As It Ever Was - YouTube 964. Eating Jalapeños Right Now Risky or Not Download August 07, 2026 /Don Schaffner Salmonella, Jalapeño Actual tuna in questions, non-leaking version 963. Eating Shelf Stable Tuna With Garlic in Olive Oil if the Jar Is Leaking August 05, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 963. Eating Shelf Stable Tuna With Garlic in Olive Oil if the Jar Is Leaking Risky or Not Download August 05, 2026 /Don Schaffner Dane's actual cod liver 962. Dane's Cadmium Cod Liver August 03, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 - ScienceDirect Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds - Proposition 65 Warnings Website Low Levels of Heavy Metals Found in Norwegian Cod | The Fish Site A baseline study of levels of mercury, arsenic, cadmium and lead in Northeast Arctic cod (Gadus morhua) from different parts of the Barents Sea - ScienceDirect Erling Haaland - Wikipedia Erling Haaland Donates Rare Viking Book to His Hometown Library The story behind Erling Haaland and his taxidermy raccoon: ‘Lock the doors, let’s make this special’ - The Athletic 962. Dane's Cadmium Cod Liver Risky or Not Download August 03, 2026 /Don Schaffner Cadmium, Cod liver, Proposition 65 Picture from the New York York Times article 961. Roux Raw Dough Cookies July 31, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 Food Preservation (March 2025) | UC Master Food Preserver 961. Roux Raw Dough Cookies Risky or Not Download July 31, 2026 /Don Schaffner Raw cookie dough, Roux Don's actual letter 960. Drinking Water from a Source that Failed to Maintain Treatment for Removing Bacteria July 29, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 960. Drinking Water from a Source that Failed to Maintain Treatment for Removing Bacteria Risky or Not Download July 29, 2026 /Don Schaffner Water, Chlorine ChatGPT image description: Five bamboo toothbrushes stand in a rustic wooden holder on a weathered bathroom vanity. Four have colorful protective brush covers, while one exposed toothbrush is missing its cover. A pump soap dispenser, wood-framed mirror, and warm natural lighting complete the cozy, rustic setting. 959. Brushing Your Teeth With a Toothbrush That Was Not in a Toothbrush Protector July 27, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 Pack : Health & Household 959. Brushing Your Teeth With a Toothbrush That Was Not in a Toothbrush Protector Risky or Not Download July 27, 2026 /Don Schaffner Toothbrush, Cross-contamination ChatGPT image description: The outline of Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas is formed entirely from crisp iceberg lettuce leaves, arranged on a dark textured background. The square, top-down composition highlights the state’s distinctive shape using layered pale-green lettuce pieces for a playful, food-inspired map. 958. Eating Lettuce in Michigan Right Now July 24, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 Iceberg Lettuce in 5 States | Cyclosporiasis | CDC Flooding occurs on M-39 and I-94 in Detroit and I-75 in Southgate First Lawsuit in 2026 Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak Filed Against Taco Bell Operator in Ohio Federal Court Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks | FDA CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak - The Washington Post Taylor Farms still linked to parasite outbreak despite false positive, FDA says - The Washington Post FDA says it’s still investigating Taylor Farms in cyclosporiasis outbreak Taco Bell in Canada: Lettuce is safe to eat Farm linked to cyclospora stops sending lettuce to U.S. | CNN 958. Eating Lettuce in Michigan Right Now Risky or Not Download July 24, 2026 /Don Schaffner Cyclospora, Taco Bell, Taylor Farms, Michigan ChatGPT image description: A person holds a labeled container of cooked mixed vegetables while removing it from a refrigerator. The vegetables appear thawed and ready for reheating, with bright colors and no visible ice crystals. Other refrigerated foods and fresh produce are visible on the surrounding shelves. 957. Reheating Refrigerated Cooked Frozen Vegetables July 22, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs (19NS6) An Assessment of Listeriosis Risk Associated with a Contaminated Production Lot of Frozen Vegetables Consumed Under Alternative Consumer Handling Scenarios - ScienceDirect Response to the Questions Posed by the Food Safety and Inspection Service Regarding Consumer Guidelines for the Safe Cooking of Poultry Products 957. Reheating Refrigerated Cooked Frozen Vegetables Risky or Not Download July 22, 2026 /Don Schaffner Vegetables, Frozen food, Leftovers, Reheating This is an actual image of a water fountain, but it's probably not the one from the Louvre. 956. Drinking From a Bathroom Sink Water Fountain at the Louvre July 20, 2026 by Don Schaffner 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 About Water) — Bookpackers™ Water Fountain Hygiene | Parks and Recreation - YouTube Bathroom Sink Faucet with Water Fountain & Pull Out Sprayer – NMC Decor Drinking fountain installed into bathroom sink : r/mildlyinteresting 956. Drinking From a Bathroom Sink Water Fountain at the Louvre Risky or Not Download July 20, 2026 /Don Schaffner Bathroom, Drinking fountain, Louvre ChatGPT image description: A hand drops a white aspirin tablet into a glass pint jar packed with fresh raspberries on a kitchen counter. 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