Risky or Not?

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ChatGPT image description: A cyclist kneels beside a quiet northern Minnesota road, squeezing a found McDonald's ranch dressing packet into his mouth. His road bike rests nearby, with evergreen trees and a "Northern Minnesota" roadside sign under a bright summer sky framing the humorous, unhygienic scene.

969. McDonald’s Ranch Found on the Side of the Road in Northern Minnesota in the Summer

August 19, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating McDonald’s ranch dressing found on the side of the road in northern Minnesota in the summer

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

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969. McDonald’s Ranch Found on the Side of the Road in Northern Minnesota in the Summer
Risky or Not
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August 19, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Salad dressing

366. Unrefrigerated Ranch Dressing Topped Off for Days

October 13, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of somewhat unrefrigerated ranch dressing sent to school with a kid which topped off (not emptied and cleaned) for a week.

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

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366. Unrefrigerated Ranch Dressing Topped Off for Days
Risky or Not
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October 13, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Salad dressing, Preservatives, Time temperature control for safety

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