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Image description: These are the actual veggie wings and Dr. Donโ€™s actual unwashed hands.

898. Flipping Veggie Wings With Unwashed Hands

March 06, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from flipping veggie wings with unwashed hands.

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

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March 06, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Cross-contamination, Bare hands, Handwashing
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110. Counter Top Nachos

February 22, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating counter top nachos.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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February 22, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Bare hands, Cross-contamination, Nachos
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61. Trick or Treating Bare Handed

October 30, 2020 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of trick or treating bare handed.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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October 30, 2020 /Don Schaffner
Halloween, Candy, Bare hands, COVID-19

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