344. Max's Unwashed Basil

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks making pesto from homegrown basil without washing it first.

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

• Full article: Surface decontamination of Salmonella Typhimurium and Escherichia coli on sweet basil by ozone microbubbles

179. Downy Mildew Basil Pesto

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating pesto made with basil infected with downy mildew.

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

• Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe
• Downy Mildew on Basil | University of Maryland Extension
• Downy mildew disease promotes the colonization of romaine lettuce by Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica