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Risky or Not?

Don Schaffner

Risky or Not is a short podcast from Professor Ben Chapman from North Carolina State University, and Dr. Don Schaffner from Rutgers University. Dr. Don and Professor Chapman promise to do th...

Episodes

20 of 999 episodes

1000. Baby-Stuffed Pumpkin

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from placing a baby in a pumpkin. Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ hal...

15:03Oct 30, 2026

999. Washing Produce With the Sticker On

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from washing produce without first removing the sticker. Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Professor B...

18:26Oct 28, 2026

998. Eating Off Dishes Washed by a Scrub Brush Previously Used to Wash Raw Chicken Dishes

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating off dishes washed by a scrub brush previously used to wash raw chicken dishes, wi...

16:30Oct 26, 2026

997. Cutting Carrots With Your Mouth for a Slow Cooker Meal

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from "cutting" carrots with your mouth for a slow cooker meal. Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Profe...

08:31Oct 23, 2026

996. Two Decade Old Fish Sauce

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating two decade old fish sauce. Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Professor Ben - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ Let...

18:26Oct 21, 2026

995. Canning Corn in Hand-Soldered Tins

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating canned corn in hand-soldered tins. Dr. Don - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ Professor Ben - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ To...

13:29Oct 19, 2026

994. Reheated Buffalo Wings That Fell Into a Clean Sink

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating reheated Buffalo wings that fell into a clean sink. Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Prof...

13:12Oct 16, 2026

993. Cooking Stuffing in a Turkey Without a Thermometer

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cooking stuffing in a turkey without a thermometer. Dr. Don - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ Professor Ben - r...

26:41Oct 14, 2026

992. Wegman's Deli Meat and Cheese Left on the Counter for 10 Hours

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks to a teenage boy from consuming deli meat and cheese left on the counter for 10 hours Dr. Don...

11:50Oct 12, 2026

991. Toothpaste From Kristin's Split Toothpaste Tube

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using toothpaste that came from a tube split during the packaging process. Dr. Don - not...

11:24Oct 9, 2026

990. Bacon With a Pinhole Leak in the Package

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating bacon with a pinhole leak in the package. Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Professor Ben...

17:51Oct 7, 2026

989. Eating Re-cooked Store Bought Lasagna Left Out Over Night

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks Dr. Don - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ Professor Ben - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ Fulminant Bacillus cereus food poisoning with fat...

09:33Oct 5, 2026

988. Consuming or Preparing Vichy Squirrel

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming or preparing Vichy squirrel. Dr. Don - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ Professor Ben - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ Vichy...

14:39Oct 2, 2026

987. Ant Yogurt

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating ant yogurt. Dr. Don - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ Professor Ben - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ Rob Dunn | Applied Ecolog...

16:57Sep 30, 2026

986. Eating an Unopened Package of Live It Upยฎ Super Greens That Was Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating Super Greens recalled for Salmonella contamination. Dr. Don - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ Professor...

18:46Sep 28, 2026

985. Eating Untouched Leftovers From the Previous Patron at a Restaurant

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating apparently untouched leftovers from a previous patron at an outdoor restaurant. D...

11:41Sep 25, 2026

984. Sharing a Tissue With a Dog

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a tissue used for a dog (but not for a big snot glob). Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Pr...

13:45Sep 23, 2026

983. Reheating Milk From Nespresso Aeroccino Left in the Refrigerator for a Few Days

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from reheating milk from Nespresso Aeroccino left in the refrigerator for a few days. Dr. Don...

18:46Sep 21, 2026

982. Casey's Leftover Tailgate Mac and Cheese

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating Casey's* Leftover Tailgate Mac and Cheese. Dr. Don - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ Professor Ben - ris...

19:30Sep 18, 2026

981. Very Expired Agave Nectar, Unopened in a Cork-Sealed Bottle

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming very expired agave nectar, unopened in a cork-sealed bottle. Dr. Don - not ris...

08:27Sep 16, 2026