A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

DALL·E - A detailed image of a spatchcocked chicken resting in a refrigerator. The chicken is spread out flat, with the skin facing up, and placed on a rack next to a fan.

661. Blowing Air Over Raw Chicken

August 30, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of blowing air over raw chicken.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

Alton Brown | Dry that chicken! #chicken #refrigeratorlife #goodeats | Instagram
Brian Brozovic on X: "#riskyornot, taking into account FSIS Appendix A will be followed for cooking, so specifically airborne risk from household fan being applied to direct surface of raw poultry for rapid thawing @benjaminchapman @bugcounter https://t.co/VYPEPFokjd" / X
Airborne Bacteria and Carcass Contamination in Slaughterhouses - ScienceDirect
Distribution and Prevalence of Airborne Microorganisms in Three Commercial Poultry Processing Plants - ScienceDirect
Microbial Composition in Bioaerosols of a High-Throughput Chicken-Slaughtering Facility - ScienceDirect
Mechanically Ventilated Broiler Sheds: a Possible Source of Aerosolized Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Escherichia coli | Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Temperature control: food safety tips | North Devon Council

DALL·E - A detailed image of a person in an office, sneaking behind a coffee maker, with only a small part of them visible, such as an eye peeking out...

660. Coffee Made With Water From a Strangers Water Bottle

August 28, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking coffee made with water from a strangers water bottle.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - A cup of coffee placed on an airline tray table, with a mysterious and eerie atmosphere. The coffee is steaming, but the steam forms into strange shapes.

659. Drinking Coffee or Tea on an Airplane

August 26, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking coffee or tea brewed on an airplane.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - An Olympic athlete sitting at a table in the Olympic village, holding a piece of fish with a surprised expression as they notice a small worm in the fish.

658. Eating Fish in the Olympic Village

August 23, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fish in the Olympic Village.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - An Olympic swimmer swimming on their back in the river Seine in Paris, surrounded by iconic Parisian landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in the background.

657. Swimming in the Seine during the 2024 Olympics

August 21, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from swimming in the Seine during the 2024 Olympics.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

DALL·E - A large container filled with liquid labeled 'Cleaning Vinegar.' Inside the container, there are various fruits and vegetables submerged in the liquid.

656. Eating Fruit and Vegetables Washed With Cleaning Vinegar

August 19, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fruit and vegetables washed with cleaning vinegar.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - An airplane meal on an airplane tray. The meal consists of rice, green beans, and chicken tikka masala. There are several spots of black mold on the food.

655. Eating Moldy Food on a Delta Flight

August 16, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating moldy food on a flight.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

DALL·E - A half of a cut watermelon sitting on a kitchen counter in the middle of the night. The kitchen is dimly lit, with a soft glow from a nearby light.

654. Cut Watermelon at Room Temperature for One Day or More

August 14, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cut watermelon at room temperature for a day or more.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

DALL·E - A plate of Jamaican dish Escovitch on a wooden table. The dish features fried fish topped with pickled vegetables such as carrots, and bell peppers.

653. New York Times Escovitch Fish Recipe at Room Temperature for 12 Hours

August 12, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating escovitch that has been held at room temperature for 12 hours.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

Picture of New York State Jam and Relish Purchased From a Farmers Market

652. New York State Jam and Relish Purchased From a Farmers Market

August 09, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from New York State jam and relish purchased from a farmers market.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - An old creepy man with a sinister expression, clean shaven and wearing tattered clothes, loading a small actual bear into the back of a white van.

651. Eating Fresh New York State Roadkill Bear Meat That's Properly Cooked

August 07, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fresh New York State roadkill bear meat that's properly cooked.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - A grocery store refrigerated case filled with yogurt. The glass door is missing, and instead, two-thirds of the space is covered by a plastic bag that is waving.

650. Yogurt From a Grocery Store Fridge With No Door

August 05, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from yogurt purchased from a grocery store from a fridge with no door.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - A man standing on a Chicago street corner, holding a shot of alcohol in one hand. He is about to put a giant insect in his mouth. The street is bustling.

649. Drinking Cicada-Infused Malört Shots

August 02, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking cicada-infused Malört shots.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - A turtle standing on a golf course. The turtle is holding a golf club in one hand and a can of beer in the other. The golf course has green grass...

648. Using a Turtle to Open a Beverage On a Golf Course

July 31, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a turtle to open a beverage on a golf course.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

DALL·E - A person leaving a bathroom with a big sign over the door flashing with red lights. The sign says 'Did Not Wash Hands.' The scene is slightly humorous.

647. Not Washing Hands After Pooping

July 29, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from not washing hands after pooping.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - A coffee cup sitting on a bathroom counter next to a flushing toilet. The bathroom has white tiles and the toilet is modern with a chrome flush handle.

646. Taking Your Coffee Cup Into the Bathroom With You

July 26, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from taking your coffee cup into the bathroom with you while pooping.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - A man wearing a Canadian flag shirt sitting in a café, eating a cookie. Across the table from him is a large cat, looking hungrily at the cookie.

645. Eating at the Toe Beans Cat Cafe

July 24, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating at the Toe Beans Cat Cafe (that's in Canada).

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - A big block of cheddar cheese without any holes, sitting in a tightly sealed vacuum packager. The cheese looks slightly warm and sweaty...

644. Vacuum Packed Cheddar at Room Temperature for 24 hours

July 22, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from vacuum packaged cheddar cheese stored for 24 hours at room temperature.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

DALL·E - A glass bottle floating in the ocean. The bottle is half full of liquid and has a skull and crossbones symbol on it. The ocean has gentle waves...

643. Drinking an Unknown Liquid Found in a Bottle at Sea

July 19, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking from a bottle with unknown contents found at sea.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

DALL·E - A plastic bear-shaped bottle of honey with very little honey inside, leaving it about one-eighth full. There is a visible layer of water sitting on the honey.

642. Watery Honey

July 17, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from honey that diluted with water by 25%.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼