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A modern home kitchen features an open oven with a small pile of rodent feces on the rack. In the background, a cute mouse with big eyes and a guilty expression peeks out, adding a humorous contrast to the otherwise clean and well-lit space.

747. Cooking in an Oven With Mouse Droppings

March 19, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cooking in an oven with mouse droppings.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

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March 19, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Feces, Rodents, Cross-contamination, Hantavirus

DALLΒ·E 2 - a brown wood picnic table with two small white spots

535. Adults Eating at Picnic Tables With a Little Bit of Dried Bird Poop

November 10, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks to adults eating at picnic tables with a little bit dried bird poop.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

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November 10, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Salmonella, Birds, Feces, Cross-contamination

267. Single Mouse Turd Near the Guacamole Ingredients

February 23, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from guacamole made from ingredients with a mouse turd nearby

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

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  • TK on Twitter: "@bugcounter @benjaminchapman Wife had a three tier bowl in kitchen. Garlic on top tier, then onions next, then potatoes. Made guac today (using onion and garlic) and then prepped potatoes for instant pot. Found a 🐭 dropping behind the bowl after food prep.Risky or not for guac?" / Twitter
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February 23, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Rodent, Feces, Guacamole

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