Risky or Not?

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ChatGPT image description: A clear plastic container of corn chowder sits on a refrigerator shelf. The creamy soup contains visible corn and potato pieces and shows separation and discoloration on the surface, suggesting it has been stored for an extended period.

972. Corn Chowder in the Fridge for a Week

August 26, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating corn chowder stored in the refrigerator for a week.

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

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972. Corn Chowder in the Fridge for a Week
Risky or Not
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August 26, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Corn, Shelflife, Spoilage, Bacillus cereus
Image of corn in a dishwasher from the OP. DALLยทE could not figure this one out

496. Dishwasher Corn

August 11, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of blanching corn in the dishwasher prior to freezing.

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

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496. Dishwasher Corn
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August 11, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Corn, Dishwasher, Jet Dry, Toxicology, Sodium Xylenesulfonate

355. Corn Water

September 16, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of keeping a half a corn cob in a sealed bottle of water, and sipping after a few days.

Dr. Don - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ
Professor Ben - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ

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355. Corn Water
Risky or Not
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September 16, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Botulism, Corn
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161. Cooler Cooked Corn

June 21, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of corn cooked by pouring boiling water into a plastic cooler.

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

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  • Hannah (@okieokra) / Twitter
161. Cooler Cooked Corn
Risky or Not
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June 21, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Corn, Cooking, Plastic, Cooler

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