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ChatGPT image description: An open takeout container of chicken tikka masala and rice sits beside a crowded hot tub. The curry appears diluted and splashed, with water droplets covering the container and table. Several children are visible in the background, suggesting the meal has been contaminated by hot-tub splash water.

950. Takeout Chicken Tikka Masala Splashed With Hot Tub Water

July 06, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating chicken tikka masala splashed with hot tub water.

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

  • Home Pool and Hot Tub Water Treatment and Testing | Healthy Swimming | CDC
  • Outbreaks Associated with Treated Recreational Water — United States, 2015–2019 - PMC
July 06, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Cross-contamination, Hot tub, Water
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192. Defrosting a Turkey in a Hot Tub

September 01, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of defrosting a turkey in a hot tub.

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

  • chris ernt on Twitter: "Hey @bugcounter, defrosting a turkey in a hot tub, risky or not?" / Twitter
  • Should You Use Chlorine or Bromine to Sanitize Your Hot Tub? - pHin
  • How To Cook a Completely Frozen Turkey for Thanksgiving | Kitchn
  • Let's Talk Turkey—A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey | Food Safety and Inspection Service
  • Consumer Food Handling Recommendations: Is thawing of turkey a food safety issue?
192. Defrosting a Turkey in a Hot Tub
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September 01, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Turkey, Defrosting, Hot tub

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