A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

ChatGPT image description: A clear plastic bag of frozen tilapia fillets floats in murky, dirty dishwater inside a cluttered sink. Greasy utensils, food residue, and bubbles surround it. In the background, a box of storage bags sits on the counter, emphasizing unsafe thawing conditions and cross-contamination risk.

922. Thawing Frozen Fish in a Plastic Bag in a Flithy Sink

May 01, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks thawing frozen fish in a plastic bag in a fithy sink.

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

Image from Reddit

843. Properly Cooked Isopod Fish Tongue Parasite

October 29, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a properly cooked isopod fish tongue parasite.

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

DALL·E - A fish tank-shaped glass jar filled with a variety of food items, such as fruits, snacks, and colorful treats. On the jar, there is a label that reads SIMBA.

682. Storing Food in a Glass Jar That Used to Be a Fish Tank

October 18, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from storing food in a glass jar that used to be a fish tank.

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

DALL·E - An Olympic athlete sitting at a table in the Olympic village, holding a piece of fish with a surprised expression as they notice a small worm in the fish.

658. Eating Fish in the Olympic Village

August 23, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fish in the Olympic Village.

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

DALL·E - A plate of Jamaican dish Escovitch on a wooden table. The dish features fried fish topped with pickled vegetables such as carrots, and bell peppers.

653. New York Times Escovitch Fish Recipe at Room Temperature for 12 Hours

August 12, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating escovitch that has been held at room temperature for 12 hours.

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

Here's the image of a swollen can of Surströmming, showcasing the high pressure inside due to the fermentation process. The can is set on a rustic wooden table, featuring a label with classic Swedish design elements.

588. Swollen Can of Surströmming

March 13, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating surströmming from a swollen can.

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

DALL·E - A whimsical and surreal scene where a goldfish is swimming through a hole in a wooden table filled with clear, sparkling water…

583. Food From a Table With Live Fish Swimming in It

March 01, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating at a table with live fish swimming in it.

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

493. Visiting a Fish Market

August 04, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from visting a fish market.

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

290. Yeeting a Real Fish Into a Crowd

April 18, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of yeeting a real fish into a crowd.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

264. Kapchunka

February 16, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of Kapchunka

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

66. Eating Old Frozen Fish

November 11, 2020 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating old frozen fish.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼

Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

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34: Thawing Frozen Fish in Vacuum Packed Bag

August 28, 2020 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of thawing frozen fish in vacuum packed bag

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

NACMCF report on MAP fishery products