A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

DALL·E - The image depicts a Halloween candy with a gummy center and crunchy, colorful bits surrounding the outside, designed with vibrant hues of orange, green, and purple. A small cochineal insect (scientifically named Dactylopius coccus), which is used in the natural production of carmine dye, is positioned near the candy, observing it. Above the insect is a thought bubble containing the words "Happy Samhain." The background of the image is dark and spooky, featuring subtle Halloween elements like faint shadows of pumpkins or bats, adding a festive and mysterious atmosphere.
The overall theme blends Halloween imagery with Samhain, a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The candy, reminiscent of popular seasonal treats, is central to the composition, while the insect adds an unusual yet natural element tied to the historical use of cochineal as a red food dye.

687. Nerds Gummy Clusters

October 30, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating Nerds Gummy Clusters (when you are not allergic to Carmine B).

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

DALL·E - A hand pouring food out of a bag labeled 'beef', but the food coming out is clearly chicken. The hand is mid-pour, and the chicken pieces are detailed.

632. Eating a Food Recalled for Misbranding if You Are Not Allergic to Any of the Ingredients

June 24, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a food recalled for misbranding if you are not allergic to any of the ingredients

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