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961. Roux Raw Dough Cookies

July 31, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from roux raw dough cookies.

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

  • Eating raw cookie dough can be risky. Here’s a safer way to enjoy it. - The Washington Post
  • Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella enterica and Nonpathogenic Bacterial Surrogates in Wheat Flour by Baking in a Household Oven - ScienceDirect
  • Water Activity and its Role in Food Preservation (March 2025) | UC Master Food Preserver
961. Roux Raw Dough Cookies
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July 31, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Raw cookie dough, Roux

356. Uncooked Vegan Cookie Dough Stored Hot Car All Day

September 19, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating uncooked vegan cookie dough after it has been stored in a hot car all day.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️ *
Professor Ben - risky ☣️ *

* Over 350 perfect episodes and not a single mistake. We goofed. It’s right on the package. And the hot car is a red herring. If it’s safe at room temperature the hot car reduces risk.

356. Uncooked Vegan Cookie Dough Stored Hot Car All Day
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September 19, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Raw cookie dough, Salmonella, E. coli

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