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DALL·E 2022-12-02 10.25.23 - vacuum packed container of olives sitting in the back of an open dimly lit refrigerator in the style of Edward Hopper

392. Polly's Old Olives

December 12, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of some vacuum sealed olives found by Polly in a bar fridge.

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

  • Conservative prediction of time to Clostridium botulinum toxin formation for use with time-temperature indicators to ensure the safety of foods - PubMed
  • Amazon.com : Marinated Mixed Olives With Orange and Herbs | Kalamata Greece | Terra Creta | 250g : Grocery & Gourmet Food
  • Archaeopteryx - Wikipedia


December 12, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Olives, Botulism, Expired food

288. Really Old Soda

April 13, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking really old soda.

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

  • Joe Ovies on Twitter: "1982 UNC “blue soda” 1983 NC State “red soda” @giglio_OG and I invited the possibility of poisoning by cracking open these ancient artifacts. https://t.co/qubOxCA3iQ" / Twitter
  • Food safety expert, UGA professor dishes on safety tips | AccessWDUN.com
  • FoodKeeper App | FoodSafety.gov
  • Is buying soda with an expired date on it dangerous?
April 13, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Soda, Expired food

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