A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

ChatGPT image description: A pregnant woman stands in a bright home kitchen beside a glass dish of marinating raw chicken. Thoughtfully, she raises a marinade-covered finger toward her mouth while sunlight streams through the window, highlighting the cozy cooking scene and subtle food safety tension.

938. Licking the Chicken Marinade Spoon, While Pregnant

June 08, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from licking the chicken marinade spoon, while pregnant.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

A review of Campylobacter infection during pregnancy: a focus on C. jejuni - ScienceDirect
Investigating the influence of organic acid marinades, storage temperature and time on the survival/inactivation interface of Salmonella on chicken breast fillets - ScienceDirect
Campylobacter jejuni infection during pregnancy: long-term consequences of associated bacteremia, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and reactive arthritist - PubMed

ChatGPT image description: A pregnant woman grimaces while attempting to drink from a large jug labeled “Unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar.” Her eyes are squeezed shut and her mouth puckers from the sour taste. She holds the container hesitantly, standing against a plain background in a mauve maternity shirt, clearly regretting the sip.

860. Unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar for Pregnant or Immunocompromised People

December 08, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of unpasteurized apple cider vinegar for pregnant or immunocompromised people.

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