Risky or Not?

A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

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A charming cartoon mouse in an apron stands on a stool, cheerfully churning butter in a rustic farmhouse kitchen. Warm lighting, wooden beams, and shelves filled with jars and herbs create a cozy, storybook atmosphere. The scene is whimsical, inviting, and full of delightful countryside detail.

748. Butter That a Mouse Churned

March 21, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating butter that a mouse churned.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

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March 21, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Rodents, Butter, Cross-contamination

A modern home kitchen features an open oven with a small pile of rodent feces on the rack. In the background, a cute mouse with big eyes and a guilty expression peeks out, adding a humorous contrast to the otherwise clean and well-lit space.

747. Cooking in an Oven With Mouse Droppings

March 19, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cooking in an oven with mouse droppings.

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

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March 19, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Feces, Rodents, Cross-contamination, Hantavirus
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95. Eating Food From Rodent Gnawed Packages

January 18, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating food from rodent gnawed packages.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

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January 18, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Rodents, Cross-contamination

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