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A large, square glass jar of chimichurri sits on a kitchen counter. The contents appear separated and discolored, with dark settling at the bottom and faded herbs suspended in oil. The lid is rusted and stained, suggesting the sauce has been sitting out far too long.

783. Homemade Chimichurri Left at Room Temperature for Months

June 11, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating homemade chimichurri left at room temperature for months.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • FPT Nummer et al
  • Kimchi - Wikipedia
  • Chimichanga - Wikipedia
  • Modelling the pH of mayonnaise by the ratio of egg to vinegar - ScienceDirect
June 11, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Chimichurri, Botulism, Garlic in oil

469. Marinated Feta in a Jar

June 09, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks consuming marinated feta (with garlic) in oil in a jar bought at a farmers market.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • Certified Food Scientist | CIFST
  • Overview of Food Ingredients, Additives & Colors | FDA
  • FRESHFARM on Instagram: “It's time to praise the CHEESE 🧀 January 20 is NATIONAL CHEESE LOVERS DAY! Did you know that you could stock up on cheese at your…”
  • Amazon.com: Customer Questions & Answers
  • Amazon.com: Danish Feta In Oil and Spices (Apetina) 9.7 oz (275g) : Grocery & Gourmet Food
  • Danish Feta with Olives In Oil and Spices (Apetina) 3.1 lb – Parthenon Foods
  • Arla Apetina Feta Cheese in Oil with Herbs & Spices, 9.7 oz - Kroger
June 09, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Feta, Garlic in oil, Botulism

333. Pink Sauce

July 27, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of the new food condiment Pink Sauce sweeping TikTok.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • Sovereign Citizens Movement | Southern Poverty Law Center
  • Viral 'Pink Sauce' Condiment On TikTok Raises Eyebrows As Buyers Sound The Alarm - Blavity News
  • Pitaya - Wikipedia
  • Food Science Babe (@foodsciencebabe) TikTok | Watch Food Science Babe's Newest TikTok Videos
  • Pink Floyd – Have a Cigar Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
July 27, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Low acid foods, Garlic in oil, Entrepreneur

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