Risky or Not?

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This image features a half-empty, transparent container of guacamole placed on a kitchen counter. The guacamole itself is textured, displaying distinct chunks of small diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, which add a colorful and fresh appearance to the green base. The guacamole's surface has ridges and swirls, showing evidence of recent scooping.

The kitchen is depicted in the middle of the night, with dim, warm lighting emanating from an overhead source, casting gentle, elongated shadows on the counter. The counter itself is subtly textured, resembling granite or a similar polished stone surface with small, faint speckles.

The container is positioned slightly askew, hinting at casual use. Reflections on the container's plastic sides indicate the soft glow from the kitchen's light, enhancing the late-night ambiance. Overall, the scene conveys a feeling of nighttime snacking, with its quiet and tranquil setting.

692. Guacamole Left Out Overnight

November 11, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating guacamole left out overnight.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • Mild Guacamole - Yucatan Guacamole
  • Yucatan Authentic Guacamole 16 oz, 16 oz - Kroger
  • Avocados - Food Source Information
  • Behavior of Listeria monocytogenes in Avocado Pulp and Processed Guacamole - ScienceDirect
  • Effect of storage temperature and time on the behavior of Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and background microbiota on whole fresh avocados (Persea americana var Hass) - ScienceDirect
  • Evaluation of Avocados as a Possible Source of Listeria monocytogenes Infections, United States, 2016 to 2019 - ScienceDirect
  • Growth Kinetics of Listeria monocytogenes in Cut Produce - ScienceDirect


November 11, 2024 /Don Schaffner
Guacamole, Avocado, Time temperature control for safety food

DALL·E - lightning shooting out A bowl of guacamole

480. Sparky Guacamole

July 05, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating guacamole that is sparking.

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

  • Andy Hamilton on Twitter: "@bugcounter @benjaminchapman 4th of July firework sals? #riskyornot" / Twitter
  • Gustavo on Twitter: "@HeshComps @fuckedupfoods There's this explanation from youtube Water salt, acid from jalapeños, mixing together to make hydrogen gas when the aluminum spoon touches the salt bridge. The human had acts as the grounds while the aluminum spoon acts as a conductor making hydrogen gas causing explosions." / Twitter
  • Dementia (Demen para los amigos) on Twitter: "Claramente son solo pobres y morenos https://t.co/B7oJNTqoFV" / Twitter
  • Does aluminium react with salt water? - Quora
  • Aluminum contamination of food during culinary preparation: Case study with aluminum foil and consumers’ preferences - PMC
  • carlsbad knedliky - czech bread dumplings - Whisked Away Kitchen
  • Metals, aluminium and dementia | Alzheimer's Society
  • Amazon.com: Qtqgoitem Aluminum Kitchenware Cooking Tool Foldable Spoon (Model: 8b5 7e7 9eb a8b e46) : Home & Kitchen
  • Genesis (band) - Wikipedia)
July 05, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Aluminum, Guacamole, Sparking

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 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

  • Mr. Show - Pre-Taped Call-in Show - YouTube
  • U.S. suspends Mexican avocado imports after threat to inspector
  • 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
  • Sprinkles - Wikipedia
  • Milk Chocolate Sprinkles by De Ruijter, 13.4 oz. (380 g) | Yummy Bazaar
  • How are Cockroaches and Palmetto Bugs Different? | Orkin
February 23, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Rodent, Feces, Guacamole

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