Risky or Not?

A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

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DALL·E - A pack of frozen sausage with the package really bulging a lot from gas formation

465. Kurtis's Puffy Sausage

May 31, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming frozen sausage that had gas formation in the freezer.

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

  • Tarantino Mild Italian Sausage, 20 Links, 5 lbs | Costco
  • Why is my sausage package puffed up? – Eating Expired
  • (13) Jimmy Dean - Posts | Facebook
  • Ground beef package bloated/blown in freezer but normal when purchased? : r/Cooking
  • Woman explains why you should never eat food products from packet that's not flat - Mirror Online
May 31, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Spoilage, Gas formation, Sausage, Frozen

464. Veronica's Puffy Tofu

May 29, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming frozen tofu that had gas formation in the freezer.

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

  • Veronica (@squirrelchomp) / Twitter
  • Tofu balloon. Any have this issue? : r/aldi
  • If You See Bloated Food Packaging, This Is What It Means | Taste of Home
  • I HAVE SOME BAGS OF FROZEN VEGETABLES THAT HAVE EXPANDED SINCE I BOUGHT THEM. THEY HAVE BEEN FROZEN THE ENTIRE TIME, BUT NOW THEY ARE SO FULL OF AIR THAT I CAN'T SQUEEZE THEM. IS THIS A PROBLEM? - Have A Plant
May 29, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Spoilage, Gas formation, Tofu, Frozen

396. Puffy Clam Chowder

December 21, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks consuming clam chowder from a container that is "puffy".

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • Probably won’t take my chances with the puffy one. It is delicious though. : Costco
  • Ivar’s Kettle Classic Clam Chowder with Uncured Bacon, 32 oz, 2 ct | Costco
  • Prevalence of Clostridium botulinum in Seafood and Significance of Multiple Incubation Temperatures for Determination of Its Presence and Type in Fresh Retail Fish | Journal of Food Protection
  • Flavors Should Burst, Not Packages | Food Safety
December 21, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Clam chowder, Gas formation, Clostridium

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