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A frazzled Canadian food microbiologist stands on a beach house deck, clutching raw burger patties and staring in panic at a grill. Behind him, his relaxed family enjoys the seaside view. A cooler and beach towels add to the vacation setting, contrasting his anxiety over a missing meat thermometer.

804. Ben's Missing Thermometer

July 30, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a beef hamburger cooked by Professor Ben without a hamburger.

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

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July 30, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Hamburger, Thermometer, E. coli O157:H7
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