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by Don Schaffner and Ben Chapman
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 their best not to waffle, dither, dissemble or equivocate, and to give straight up answers about whether something is risky or not.
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- 5 days ago23 min
958. Eating Lettuce in Michigan Right Now
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
- 1 weeks ago23 min
957. Reheating Refrigerated Cooked Frozen Vegetables
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
- 1 weeks ago16 min
957. Drinking From a Bathroom Sink Water Fountain at the Louvre
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
- 1 weeks ago18 min
956. Aspirin Canning
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 Republic of Georgia, 2003 - ScienceDirect Use of Aspirin (Salicylic acid) as food preservative - good or bad? : r/foodscience Evaluation of the effect of acetylsalicylic acid on Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin production - PubMed Salicylic acids and pathogenic bacteria: new perspectives on an old compound
- 2 weeks ago13 min
954. Making Your Own Maple Syrup
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 Extension: Maple Syrup Production Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist - Wikipedia
- 2 weeks ago11 min
953. Herpes Spit Sandwich
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 Julie Jean | LinkedIn IAFP Announces 2025 Award Recipients - International Association for Food Protection Maurice Weber Laboratorian Award - International Association for Food Protection
- 2 weeks ago21 min
952. Smash Tacos
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 and Cancer Risk - NCI Joe Jackson – Cancer Lyrics | Genius Lyrics Rheostatics – My First Rock Concert Lyrics | Genius Lyrics Wendel Clark - Wikipedia Wendell Pierce - Wikipedia Spamalot - Wikipedia Rheostatics Concert Setlist at Massey Hall, Toronto on March 30, 2007 | setlist.fm
- 3 weeks ago9 min
951. Eating Boiled Fresh Tortellini From a Package With a Few Mold Spots
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 2025) | FDA
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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 their best not to waffle, dither, dissemble or equivocate, and to give straight up answers about whether something is risky or not.
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