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398. Using Stretch-Tite to Cover a Pot of Boiling Water

December 26, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using Stretch-Tite plastic to cover a pot of boiling water for 40 minutes.

Dr. Don - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ
Professor Ben - risky โ˜ฃ๏ธ

  • Stretch-Tite FAQs
December 26, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Stretch-Tite, Plastic, Plasticizer migration
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161. Cooler Cooked Corn

June 21, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of corn cooked by pouring boiling water into a plastic cooler.

Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

  • People are cooking corn for a crowd in their coolers โ€” but is it safe?
  • New York Campus | Institute of Culinary Education | Cooking School
  • Food Safety Talk 79: Youโ€™re Into Botulism Country (with Merlin Mann) โ€” Food Safety Talk
  • Hannah (@okieokra) / Twitter
June 21, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Corn, Cooking, Plastic, Cooler
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142. Beeswax Wraps

May 07, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using beeswax wraps

Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

  • Beeswax Wraps by Nature Beeยฎ - Canadian Made Reusable Food Wrap โ€“ Nature Bee Wraps
  • The Anti-Microbial Effect of Food Wrap Containing Beeswax Products
  • Efficacy of hand washing beeswax food wrap in household use
May 07, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Plastic, Beeswax Wraps, Leftovers

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