907. Vegetables Grown in Soil with Composted Botulinum Toxin

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating vegetables grown in soil with composted botulinum toxin.

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

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12: Composting Recalled Lettuce

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of backyard composting lettuce that was recalled for pathogenic E. coli.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼

Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

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