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DALL·E image text: A concerned woman holds a glass of milk in front of FDA headquarters. Behind her, a somber line of employees exits the building, each wearing a sign that says "FIRED." The scene conveys unease, suggesting turmoil at the agency and possible implications for food safety or public trust.

770. Consuming Dairy Products Given Cuts to FDA

May 12, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming dairy products given recent cuts to FDA.

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

  • US FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts | Reuters
  • NC milk is still being tested. FDA program suspension info | Charlotte Observer
  • Explainer: How does US food safety work, and what cuts has Trump made? | Reuters
  • Brian Schaneberg Post | LinkedIn
  • Rigorous Milk and Dairy Safety Testing Continues - IDFA
  • FDA Grade “A” Milk Testing Is Coming Back—Here’s What You Need To Know
May 12, 2025 /Don Schaffner
FDA, Dairy, DOGE cuts, Trump

DALL·E - Unopened Carton of Heavy Cream Almost 3 Weeks Past It's Expiration Date in an empty refrigerator in the style of Edward Hopper

497. Unopened Carton of Heavy Cream Almost 3 Weeks Past It's Expiration Date

August 14, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming heavy cream from an unopened carton almost 3 weeks past it's expiration date.

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

  • 🇺🇸 Bobby Blue Byrd 🇺🇦 on Twitter: "@pdnell @gastropoda What say you @bugcounter @benjaminchapman ? https://t.co/G4RrFHGOIN" / X
  • Short communication: Bacterial ecology of high-temperature, short-time pasteurized milk processed in the United States - ScienceDirect
  • Sudden Death of a Young Adult Associated with Bacillus cereus Food Poisoning - PMC
  • National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) Dashboard | CDC
  • Don's Milk Shelf Life Article


August 14, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Cream, Dairy, Shelf life, Bacillus

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