A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

ChatGPT image description: A sealed package of hot dogs floats in cloudy, dirty water in a stainless-steel kitchen sink. Food debris and bubbles surround the package, suggesting it was accidentally left soaking overnight.

965. Cooked Frozen Hot Dogs in the Package Left in Sink Basin Over Night With Water

August 10, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cooked frozen hot dogs in the package left in sink basin over night with water.

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

The image depicts an expired open package of deli meat in a dimly lit refrigerator. The meat appears discolored and unappetizing, with crumpled packaging and faint condensation. Surrounding items include a milk carton, a pickle jar, and vegetables, emphasizing a neglected, realistic kitchen scene.

717. Eating Opened Processed Deli Turkey a Month Past Its Best Before Date

January 08, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating expired turkey deli meat.

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

DALL·E - This image depicts a whimsical scene featuring a large treehouse nestled among tall trees in a Canadian forest. The treehouse is built with rustic wooden planks and blends into the natural surroundings. Inside the treehouse, there is a giant waffle, golden brown with textured square pockets, occupying much of the interior space. The waffle gives the treehouse a playful, imaginative look.
Around the treehouse, lush green trees typical of Canada stretch up into the sky, with soft sunlight filtering through the branches. The atmosphere is serene and peaceful, evoking a sense of nature and adventure. The combination of the rustic treehouse and the oversized waffle creates a fantastical, fun visual.

684. Recalled Treehouse Waffles

October 23, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from waffles currently recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.

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

DALL·E - A first-person perspective showing a woman's hands rinsing a blender under a stream of steaming hot water at a kitchen sink.

612. Making Smoothies in a Blender Carafe and Rinsing With Very Hot and High Pressure Water but No Soap

May 08, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of making smoothies in a blender carafe and rinsing with very hot and high pressure water but no soap.

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

DALL·E - Avocados in a pitcher of water in a refrigerator

505. Avocados Stored in Water in the Refrigerator

September 01, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of storing avocados in water in your refrigerator.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - risky ☣️ (updated)

A bowl of slightly melted ice cream in the style of Salvador Dali

446. Ice Cream From a Malfunctioning Freezer

April 17, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating soft ice cream from a malfunctioning freezer.

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

PS, the strike was suspended at 12:41 AM on April 15, 2023.

227. Open Turkey Bacon a Few Weeks After It's Best by Date

November 22, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating from an open turkey bacon package a few weeks after it's best by date.

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

187. Recalled Listeria Muffins

August 20, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating muffins recalled due to environmental contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.

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