Risky or Not?

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957. Reheating Refrigerated Cooked Frozen Vegetables

July 22, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from reheating refrigerated cooked frozen vegetables (when the package says not to).

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

  • Study Highlights Importance of Cooking Non-Ready-to-Eat Frozen Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs Prior to | Food Safety Authority of Ireland
  • National Microbiological Survey and Consumer Habits in relation to Frozen Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs (19NS6)
  • An Assessment of Listeriosis Risk Associated with a Contaminated Production Lot of Frozen Vegetables Consumed Under Alternative Consumer Handling Scenarios - ScienceDirect
  • Response to the Questions Posed by the Food Safety and Inspection Service Regarding Consumer Guidelines for the Safe Cooking of Poultry Products
957. Reheating Refrigerated Cooked Frozen Vegetables
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July 22, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Vegetables, Frozen food, Leftovers, Reheating

293. Low Volume Lasagna at Olive Garden

April 25, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of low volume lasagna (made with beef reused over 11 days) at Olive Garden.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

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  • Tyndallization - Wikipedia
293. Low Volume Lasagna at Olive Garden
Risky or Not
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April 25, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Reheating, Tyndallization, Leftovers

228. Trice Reheated Poultry

November 24, 2021 by Don Schaffner

In a special American Thanksgiving holiday episode, Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of trice reheated poultry

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

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  • Leftovers: The Gift that Keeps on Giving | USDA
  • Turkey Enchiladas - Gimme Some Oven
  • Simple Perfect Enchiladas Recipe | Ree Drummond | Food Network
  • Trader Joe's Enchilada Sauce 12oz : Grocery & Gourmet Food
228. Trice Reheated Poultry
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November 24, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Leftovers, Poultry, Reheating
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42: Reboiling Soup

September 16, 2020 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating reboiled soup stored at room temperature.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • Daring Fireball: Jason Kottke on Dean Allen
  • Food Safety Talk 144: They Look and Taste Like Green Turds β€” Food Safety Talk
  • Bending the Rules on Bacteria and Food Safety - The New York Times
  • Tyndallization - Wikipedia
42: Reboiling Soup
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September 16, 2020 /Don Schaffner
Soup, Reheating

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