A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

The image shows a person loading dishes into an open dishwasher in a modern, well-lit kitchen. The dishes are visibly contaminated with red streaks and residue from raw meat juices, emphasizing cross-contamination risks. The individual, dressed casually, appears unaware of the contamination, with clean countertops and appliances surrounding them.

727. Placing Raw Meat Dishes Directly in the Dishwasher

January 31, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from not pre-washing raw meat dishes and placing them directly in the dishwasher.

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

A close-up of a sunny-side-up egg cooking in a textured black pan. The yolk is vibrant yellow, and the whites are cooked with light browning at the edges. Subtle, glowing, microscopic virus-like shapes are faintly embedded in the egg whites, blending naturally into the scene under warm lighting.

726. Sunny Side Up Egg From a Bird Infected With Bird Flu

January 29, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from sunny side up egg from a bird infected with bird flu.

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

The image depicts a man standing next to a bulldozer on a landfill. He appears worried, gazing at a pile of chicken feathers, beaks, and feet amidst the trash. The setting is overcast, with debris scattered around, creating a somber and tense atmosphere.

725. Landfilling Ground Up HPAI Infected Chickens Without PPE

January 27, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of workers landfilling ground up highly pathogenic avian influenza infected chickens without personal protective equipment.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

A whimsical scene of a bearded professor in a tweed jacket sipping diet cola while licking orange cheese dust off his fingers from Cheetos. Surrounded by scattered books and papers in a cozy academic office, his quirky enjoyment adds charm to the playful, lighthearted atmosphere.

724. Licking Cheetos Dust Off Your Fingers

January 24, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from licking Cheetos dust off your fingers.

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

A playful winter scene of a person licking an icicle attached to the edge of a snow-covered wooden cabin roof. Dressed in a cozy coat, gloves, and a beanie, they stand on a snowy ground, surrounded by snow-laden trees under a clear blue sky, capturing a fun, chilly moment.

723. Occasionally Eating Roof Icicles

January 22, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from occasionally eating icicles off your roof.

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

A lighthearted scene of a person changing a baby's diaper in a cozy nursery. Unknowingly, they have baby poop on their finger, dangerously close to their mouth. The baby lies amused on a changing table, surrounded by baby wipes, a clean diaper, and pastel-colored toys, creating a playful atmosphere.

722. Eating Baby Poop Regularly

January 20, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating baby poop regularly.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

The image depicts a lively coffee cupping session where participants share spoons, simultaneously dipping them into small labeled coffee cups arranged on a rustic wooden table. The cozy café setting features sunlight streaming through large windows, green plants, and coffee equipment, creating a warm, collaborative, and interactive atmosphere.

721. Coffee Cupping in January

January 17, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from coffee tasting using shared cups, i.e., coffee cupping.

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

The image shows a contact lens setup on a clean bathroom countertop. A contact lens case with open lids sits beside a bottle of cleaning solution with its cap removed and placed nearby. The countertop features a neatly arranged towel and a mirror, all illuminated by natural light.

720. Accidentally Leaving Your Contact Lens Solution Bottle Open

January 15, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from accidentally leaving your contact lens solution bottle open.

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

The image shows an upright freezer in a dimly lit garage, surrounded by clutter like tools and boxes. The freezer door is slightly ajar, and a bright warning light near the top is prominently flashing, creating a sense of urgency against the muted tones of the garage setting.

719. Freezer Ajar for 24 Hours

January 13, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from food in a freezer ajar for 24 hours.

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

The image depicts a person cutting beef bones on a bandsaw in a dimly lit basement or garage. They wear a white chef's hat, protective goggles, and chainmail gloves. The scene includes a sturdy workbench, concrete floors, and storage shelves with tools and boxes, emphasizing the utilitarian, informal environment.

718. Cutting Bones on a Band Saw

January 10, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cutting bones on a band saw for use in soup stock.

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

Food saws for meat - band saws by Wintersteiger

The image depicts an expired open package of deli meat in a dimly lit refrigerator. The meat appears discolored and unappetizing, with crumpled packaging and faint condensation. Surrounding items include a milk carton, a pickle jar, and vegetables, emphasizing a neglected, realistic kitchen scene.

717. Eating Opened Processed Deli Turkey a Month Past Its Best Before Date

January 08, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating expired turkey deli meat.

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

A blindfolded person leans over a table, humorously using their face to sort seven quirky objects: an egg, paper, cheese wedge, icy tetrahedron, banana, water-filled cube, and jello pentagonal prism. The colorful, playful setting highlights the absurdity of the task, blending surreal elements with a touch of whimsy.

716. Arranging Objects on a Table Using Only Your Face

January 06, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of arranging objects on a table using only your face.

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

A large wooden bowl is filled with fresh, vibrant blueberries. Nestled among the berries are two upside-down baseball hats, one red and one blue, with their interiors facing upward. The scene is set on a rustic wooden table, softly lit by natural light, creating a whimsical and cozy atmosphere.

715. Blueberries That Had a New Hat Fall Into Them Twice

January 03, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating blueberries that had a new hat fall into them twice.

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

A joyful 2025 New Year's baby, wearing a "2025" sash, holds and playfully licks a colorful, harmless snake. The backdrop features vibrant New Year's decorations, including fireworks, balloons, and a festive atmosphere, creating a whimsical and celebratory scene that blends innocence, humor, and the excitement of the new year.

714. Baby Licking a Snake

January 01, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of letting your baby lick a snake.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

The image shows a butternut squash resting on lush green grass by a roadside on a sunny day. In the background, a man walks his dog along the road, which stretches into the distance. The scene is serene, blending natural elements with human activity.

713. Curb Butternut Squash

December 30, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of cooking and eating a butternut squash that you found while walking your dog.

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

712. Alley Turkey

December 27, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using the alley behind your shop for staging turkey smoking.

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

A festive scene with a plate of cookies, one bitten, and partially drunk milk left for Santa, alongside carrots for the reindeer. Warm light from a fireplace and Christmas decor, including a tree and stockings, set a cozy ambiance. In the background, Santa is glimpsed departing the room.

711. Leaving Cookies and Milk Out for Santa

December 25, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of leaving cookies and milk out for Santa, and carrots for his reindeer.

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

The image shows an open pint of vanilla ice cream in a plain, unbranded container on a clean kitchen counter. The surface of the ice cream is marked with mysterious, faintly glowing green spots, creating an eerie, unnatural appearance. The setting is softly lit, emphasizing the unusual details.

710. Mystery Green Spots in Ice Cream

December 23, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks associated with mysterious green spots in ice cream.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

The image shows a plate of roasted Sriracha chickpeas on a plain counter. The chickpeas are dry, shriveled, and slightly moldy, with patches of white fuzz indicating spoilage. The unappetizing appearance suggests they have been left out for days, emphasizing a sense of potential hazard and neglect.

709. Homemade Roasted Sriracha Chickpeas at Room Temperature for Days

December 20, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating homemade roasted sriracha chickpeas left at room temperature for three days.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

The image depicts a doctor in a white coat and stethoscope, holding a container of expired pasteurized milk with a puzzled expression. Behind them, on a clean kitchen counter, lies an open yogurt-making manual alongside utensils, suggesting a potential plan to repurpose the milk creatively despite its expiration.

708. Expired Pasteurized Cows Milk Used for Yogurt

December 18, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using expired pasteurized cows milk used for yogurt.

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