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ChatGPT: A man eagerly eyes a leftover slice of pizza on a recently abandoned restaurant table, clasping his hands with anticipation. Beside him, his wife gives him a stern, disapproving look, clearly unimpressed by his apparent plan to eat the previous dinersโ€™ leftovers.

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

September 25, 2026 by Don Schaffner

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

Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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985. Eating Untouched Leftovers From the Previous Patron at a Restaurant
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September 25, 2026 /Don Schaffner
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