A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

ChatGPT image description: A freshly opened tub of cottage cheese sits on a wooden surface, its foil lid peeled back. The curds are surrounded by whey and dotted with numerous small carbon dioxide bubbles, giving a slightly effervescent appearance that suggests active fermentation or gas production within the dairy product.

921. Cottage Cheese With Bubbles In

April 29, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cottage cheese that shows visible bubbles when opened.

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

What's Going On With Cottage Cheese?
US20120114794A1 - System and method for making organic cottage cheese - Google Patents
Production of soft unripened cheeses using acidic and salty coagulants: Investigation of technological and sensory characteristics - PMC
Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere: What Your Bubbly Cottage Cheese is Trying to Tell You - Cheese Lover Heaven
Cottage Cheese - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

A man in a dark hoodie stands before an open refrigerator, cautiously sneaking a spoonful of cottage cheese straight from the container. The fridge glows with soft light, revealing milk, juice bottles, tomatoes, oranges, and lettuce. His wide eyes suggest he's hoping no one catches him in the act.

763. Yogurt or Cottage Cheese Directly Out of the Container

April 25, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from repeatedly eating yogurt or cottage cheese directly out of the container.

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