835. "Cooking" a Wrapped Egg in a Compost Pile
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cooking a wrapped egg in a compost pile.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Actual photo from reddit post
A square image of a Canadian egg carton stamped with “RECALLED” in large red block letters. The carton reads “EGGS – OEUFS” and “CANADA A” with a red maple leaf, indicating Canadian origin. The carton sits on a light wooden surface, viewed directly from above.
760. Eggs Recalled for Salmonella
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating eggs recalled for Salmonella.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
- Eggs In B.C., Ont., Man., Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns - Canadian Manufacturing
- Eggs recalled in multiple provinces over salmonella concerns | CBC News
- Costco eggs recalled: Make sure they're not still in your fridge
- FDA designates Costco egg notice as a Class I recall : NPR
- Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, Eggs - September 2024 | Salmonella Infection | CDC
- Eggs recalled in Alberta, B.C., Ontario, over salmonella
- DeCosters lose appeal in Salmonella outbreak case | WATTAgNet | WATTPoultry.com
- HHS Lays Off All Full-Time Cruise Ship Health Inspectors Amid Illness Outbreaks: Report | HuffPost Latest News
A man in a cozy kitchen stirs golden honey into creamy homemade peanut butter using a wooden spoon. Sunlight streams through a window, casting a warm glow on the glass jar. Peanuts and a honey jar sit nearby on the counter, enhancing the inviting, homemade feel of the scene.
746. Homemade Nut Butter Containing Honey
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating homemade nut butter containing honey.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
- Contamination of Nuts/Nut Butters | Food Safety
- Water Activity (aw) in Foods | FDA
- Water content, water activity, water structure and the stability of foodstuffs - ScienceDirect
- Influence of Water Activity on Foodborne Bacteria — A Review - ScienceDirect
- Water activity - Wikipedia
- T. Rex - Bang A Gong (Get It On) (Official Vinyl Video) - YouTube
The image depicts a blonde-haired, bearded man standing outdoors, gently kissing a raven. He has a peaceful expression, and the raven appears calm. The background is a soft, blurred natural setting with trees and sky. The lighting is serene, highlighting the man’s flowing hair and the raven’s sleek feathers.
743. Kissing a Raven
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from kissing a raven.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
- Ragnar raven in a lovely chatty and affectionate mood. | Raven Talking | TikTok
- Julie Andrews – My Favorite Things Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
- Elton John - Rocket Man (Official Music Video) - YouTube
- Salmonella ravens - Google Scholar
- Salmonella in Sheep in Iceland - PMC
- Prevalence, Characterization and Antibiotic Resistance of Salmonella Isolates in Large Corvid Species of Europe and North America Between 2010 and 2013 - Janecko - 2015 - Zoonoses and Public Health - Wiley Online Library
- Bacterial Diversity in Feces of Wild Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures and Common Ravens from the Pacific Northwest Coast, U.S.A | bioRxiv
- Blue Oyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (Lyrics) - YouTube
The image features a small, vibrant parrot perched on a person's finger, holding a tiny spoon in its beak and stirring a steaming cup of coffee. The background is warm and cozy, with soft lighting. The parrot appears curious and focused, adding a whimsical touch to the charming scene.
742. Stirring Your Coffee With "Pickle" the Barrista Bird Daily
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of letting a parrot stir you coffee with a spoon every day.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
- Pickle the barista birb loves to stir my coffee every morning : r/aww
- Salmonella | Cornell Wildlife Health Lab
- Psittacosis (Ornithosis) fact sheet
- Human Salmonellosis Outbreak Linked to Salmonella Typhimurium Epidemic in Wild Songbirds, United States, 2020–2021 - Volume 29, Number 11—November 2023 - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal - CDC
- Salmonella pet birds - Google Scholar
- Full article: Zoonotic potential and prevalence of Salmonella serovars isolated from pets
- Polymerase Chain Reaction Detection of Salmonella spp. in Fecal Samples of Pet Birds | Avian Diseases
- Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella spp. in Pet Mammals, Reptiles, Fish Aquarium Water, and Birds in Trinidad - Seepersadsingh - 2003 - Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Series B - Wiley Online Library
- Salmonella Newport outbreak in Brazilian parrots: confiscated birds from the illegal pet trade as possible zoonotic sources - Saidenberg - 2021 - Environmental Microbiology Reports - Wiley Online Library
- Zoonoses in pet birds: review and perspectives | Veterinary Research
The image shows an open dishwasher in a modern kitchen. Inside, along with regular dishes, sits a very dirty bird feeder covered in grime, dirt, and birdseed remnants. The scene looks unusual and messy, highlighting the contrast between household cleaning and outdoor grime in an unexpected setting.
741. Using a Dishwasher to Wash a Bird Feeder
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a dishwasher to wash a bird feeder.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
- Infectious Diseases of Garden Birds - Minimising the Risks - UFAW
- Outdoor Cleaning Products | Jeyes Fluid
- Method to Evaluate Factors Influencing the Microbial Reduction in Domestic Dishwashers | Journal of Applied Microbiology | Oxford Academic
- Jeyes Fluid - Wikipedia
- John Jeyes - Wikipedia
- p-Chlorocresol - Wikipedia
Chopped onions, ginger, and garlic are neatly sun-dried on a clean wire rack over a wooden table in a modern suburban patio. The bright, soft sunlight highlights the fresh produce. The backdrop features a well-maintained backyard with a green lawn, stylish outdoor furniture, and a serene, upscale ambiance.
734. Sun Drying Onions, Ginger and Garlic for 4 Days
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of sun drying onions, ginger and garlic for 4 days.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
- Study the effect of sun, oven and microwave drying on quality of onion slices - ScienceDirect
- Effect of Drying Characteristics of Garlic
- Salmonella survival during thermal dehydration of fresh garlic and storage of dehydrated garlic products - PubMed
- Survival of common foodborne pathogens on dates, sundried tomatoes, and dried pluots at refrigerated and ambient temperatures - ScienceDirect
- Survival or Growth of Inoculated Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on Yellow Onions (Allium cepa)under Conditions Simulating Food Service and Consumer Handling and Storage - ScienceDirect
A joyful 2025 New Year's baby, wearing a "2025" sash, holds and playfully licks a colorful, harmless snake. The backdrop features vibrant New Year's decorations, including fireworks, balloons, and a festive atmosphere, creating a whimsical and celebratory scene that blends innocence, humor, and the excitement of the new year.
714. Baby Licking a Snake
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of letting your baby lick a snake.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
The image shows a person wearing gloves and an apron, using a cloth towel to dry a poultry carcass on a clean kitchen counter. A modern white washing machine is visible in the background, emphasizing a bright, hygienic environment. The scene highlights care and cleanliness during food preparation.
705. Washing Poultry Blotting Towels in Cold Water
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from washing poultry blotting towels in cold water.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
The image on the left depicts a kitchen setting where a person is preparing a smoothie using unconventional ingredients. The scene shows a pair of hands actively dumping pieces of freeze-dried beef organs into an open blender. The freeze-dried meat looks dark, shriveled, and somewhat unappealing, contrasting with the lighter, powdery texture of the colostrum being added alongside it. The blender jar is clear, showcasing the mixture of unusual ingredients inside.
The countertop is cluttered, enhancing the feeling of a work-in-progress. The kitchen itself has a somewhat dim, rustic appearance, with faint, warm lighting casting subtle shadows that accentuate the strangeness of the ingredients. The scene evokes a sense of curiosity and slight discomfort due to the odd nature of the items being used to create the smoothie.
691. Freeze Dried Beef Organs and Colostrum Smoothie
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking a freeze dried beef organs and colostrum smoothie.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
- Social Media Analytics and Publishing - Fedica (Formerly Tweepsmap)
- Post | LinkedIn
- Erewhon's Raw Animal-Based Smoothie has organs, unpasteurized dairy - Los Angeles Times
- Erewhon
- How to Pronounce Erewhon (Correctly!) - YouTube
- Bovine lymph nodes as a source of Escherichia coli contamination of the meat - ScienceDirect
- Merch — Risky or Not?
The image portrays a tender and dynamic moment in a cozy kitchen setting. A toddler with chubby hands and wide, curious eyes is reaching up toward a wooden table where raw flour is scattered. The child’s expression is one of wonder and excitement, emphasizing the natural curiosity of toddlers. The child is dressed in a simple, colorful outfit that adds a sense of innocence to the scene.
Beside the toddler, a mother is shown mid-action, leaning over to gently snatch the child's hand away from the flour. Her face reflects a mix of concern and warmth, illustrating the protective nature of a parent. Her gesture is quick but careful, ensuring that her movement doesn’t startle the toddler.
The background details a cozy kitchen space with warm, ambient lighting. On the table, there are hints of baking supplies, such as a rolling pin, a small mixing bowl, and perhaps a bag of flour, which has slightly spilled and created a thin dusting across the tabletop. Flour particles can be seen faintly suspended in the air, adding a sense of motion and realism.
Overall, the scene captures a candid moment of parenting, highlighting both the toddler's sense of discovery and the mother's nurturing attentiveness.
690. Letting a Toddler Eat Raw Flour
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of letting a toddler eat raw flour.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
- 684. Recalled Treehouse Waffles — Risky or Not?
- Brantford - Wikipedia
- Consumption of Raw Flour in the United States: Results from the 2019 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Safety and Nutrition Survey - ScienceDirect
- Consumer Knowledge and Behaviors Regarding Food Safety Risks Associated with Wheat Flour - ScienceDirect
- Notes from the Field: Multistate Outbreak of Escherichia coli O26 Infections Linked to Raw Flour — United States, 2019 | MMWR
- Raw Flour and Dough | Food Safety | CDC
- Uncooked Flour: A Hazardous Ingredient?
- Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella enterica and Nonpathogenic Bacterial Surrogates in Wheat Flour by Baking in a Household Oven - ScienceDirect
- Merch — Risky or Not?
DALL·E - An idyllic setting in Los Angeles with a store named 'Cookie Dough Dreams'. The storefront has a warm, inviting atmosphere, painted in soft pastels.
681. Cookie Dough Dreams Raw Cookie Dough
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating raw cookie dough from Cookie Dough Dreams in LA.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
- Never Not Funny – The Jimmy Pardo Podcast.
- Home - Cookie Dough Dreams
- Press - Cookie Dough Dreams
- #1 Organic and #1 Fair Trade Coffee – Death Wish Coffee
- Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Cookie Dough | CDC
- New Burbank dessert store serves safe-to-eat cookie batter
- Heat Treated Flour & Delivery System - SafeGuard® | Ardent Mills
- Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella enterica and Nonpathogenic Bacterial Surrogates in Wheat Flour by Baking in a Household Oven - ScienceDirect
- Heat resistance of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli and potential surrogates in wheat flour at two moisture levels - ScienceDirect
DALL·E - An open carton of eggs with several uncracked eggs neatly arranged. One of the eggs in the middle has a small, noticeable crack.
677. Eating a Properly Cooked Egg With a Crack in It
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a properly cooked egg with a crack in it.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
- egg - Risky or Not?
- Home - American Egg Board
- Prevalence and characterization of Staphylococcus aureus in raw eggs and it's growth and enterotoxin a production in egg contents - ScienceDirect
- Methods and Factors That Affect the Measurement of Egg Shell Quality, - ScienceDirect
- Characterization of bacterial pathogens from egg shell, egg yolk, feed and air samples of poultry houses
DALL·E - A realistic image of a cut avocado wrapped in plastic wrap, sitting on a kitchen counter. The kitchen counter is dimly lit, indicating it's the middle of the night.
665. Leaving a Cut Unripe Avocado at Room Temperature for a Day
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from leaving a cut unripe avocado at room temperature for a day.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
- Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street | Recipes, TV and Cooking Tips
- America's Test Kitchen: Recipes & Reviews You Can Trust | Stream Every Episode | America’s Test Kitchen
- Richard Kimble | The Fugitive Wiki | Fandom
- Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and Indicator Microorganisms on Hass Avocados Sold at Retail Markets in Guadalajara, Mexico - ScienceDirect
- Behaviors of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes on whole avocado during storage at 21 or 7°C and their reduction by aqueous chlorine dioxide and peroxyacetic acid - ScienceDirect
- Effect of storage temperature and time on the behavior of Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and background microbiota on whole fresh avocados (Persea americana var Hass) - ScienceDirect
- Survival of Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat “Guacamole”: Role of Added Antimicrobials - PMC
- Quality variables of “Hass” avocado stored in modified atmosphere packaging
DALL·E - A detailed image of a spatchcocked chicken resting in a refrigerator. The chicken is spread out flat, with the skin facing up, and placed on a rack next to a fan.
661. Blowing Air Over Raw Chicken
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of blowing air over raw chicken.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
- Alton Brown | Dry that chicken! #chicken #refrigeratorlife #goodeats | Instagram
- Brian Brozovic on X: "#riskyornot, taking into account FSIS Appendix A will be followed for cooking, so specifically airborne risk from household fan being applied to direct surface of raw poultry for rapid thawing @benjaminchapman @bugcounter https://t.co/VYPEPFokjd" / X
- Airborne Bacteria and Carcass Contamination in Slaughterhouses - ScienceDirect
- Distribution and Prevalence of Airborne Microorganisms in Three Commercial Poultry Processing Plants - ScienceDirect
- Microbial Composition in Bioaerosols of a High-Throughput Chicken-Slaughtering Facility - ScienceDirect
- Mechanically Ventilated Broiler Sheds: a Possible Source of Aerosolized Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Escherichia coli | Applied and Environmental Microbiology
- Temperature control: food safety tips | North Devon Council
DALL·E - A half of a cut watermelon sitting on a kitchen counter in the middle of the night. The kitchen is dimly lit, with a soft glow from a nearby light.
654. Cut Watermelon at Room Temperature for One Day or More
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cut watermelon at room temperature for a day or more.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
- Modeling the growth of Listeria monocytogenes on cut cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon - ScienceDirect
- Survival and Growth of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Cantaloupe and Watermelon - ScienceDirect
- Growth of Salmonella spp. in Cantaloupe, Watermelon, and Honeydew Melons - ScienceDirect
- Merch — Risky or Not?
- Caricature Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
DALL·E - A turtle standing on a golf course. The turtle is holding a golf club in one hand and a can of beer in the other. The golf course has green grass...
648. Using a Turtle to Open a Beverage On a Golf Course
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a turtle to open a beverage on a golf course.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
- The Game Changerz | Turtle woods with the assist #golf #golfswing | Instagram
- Anheuser-Busch brands - Wikipedia
- 482. Using a Turtle to Open a Beverage — Risky or Not?
- Traumatic Amputation of Finger From an Alligator Snapping Turtle Bite - ScienceDirect
- Beer Time Billy 🍺 | Who knew turtles were so useful?! I’ll name him squirtle.😂 Follow @beertimebilly if need a squirtle right now!🍻 Credit: @tooturnttony | Instagram
- Traumatic Amputation of Finger From an Alligator Snapping Turtle Bite - ScienceDirect
- Doowutchyalike - Wikipedia
DALL·E - A refrigerated display case containing one package of ground beef. The ground beef package has a label that includes the words “The ground meats in this display have been produced using fresh and frozen meat”.
616. Thawing and Refreezing Meat Multiple Times
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of thawing and refreezing meat multiple times.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
- What does Chronically Online mean? | Social Media Glossary by Keyhole
- List of diss tracks - Wikipedia
- The Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Beef, Explained - The New York Times
- From east to west, ‘Canada’s Ultimate Challenge’ travels to hidden gems across the country - NOW Toronto
- 233. 100 Hour Lasagna — Risky or Not?
- Safely defrosting foods - Canada.ca
- Food safety and you - Canada.ca
- The Big Thaw — Safe Defrosting Methods | Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Validation of Mathematical Models for Salmonella Growth in Raw Ground Beef under Dynamic Temperature Conditions Representing Loss of Refrigeration - ScienceDirect
- The Food Professor on X: "This was shared with me; it was seen in a grocery store in Ottawa. Have you ever seen a sign like this before? https://t.co/3opruzF6xj" / X
- 8 Mile - Ending Battles (4K/UHD) - YouTube
DALL·E - A jar of pickles with a pork chop inside. A hand is reaching into the jar and pulling out the pork chop. The jar is transparent, filled with green pickles.
615. Pickles From a Jar Used to Marinate Raw Pork
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating pickles from a jar used to marinate raw pork.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
- Please Don’t eat the pickle!!!!!!this stunt was done by a professional !Pickle juice works great for brine especially on pork and chicken!… | Instagram
- To what temperature should I cook pork?
- Pathogens of Interest to the Pork Industry: A Review of Research on Interventions to Assure Food Safety - Baer - 2013 - Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety - Wiley Online Library
- Risk profiles of pork and poultry meat and risk ratings of various pathogen/product combinations - ScienceDirect
- Comparison of acids on the induction of an Acid Tolerance Response in Salmonella typhimurium, consequences for food safety - ScienceDirect
- Exposure assessment of Salmonella spp. in fresh pork meat from two abattoirs in Colombia
DALL·E - An outdoor restaurant under a bridge on a river, as seen from a passing boat. The setting includes tables and chairs neatly arranged… Lots of birds too
611. Eating at a Restaurant Under a Bridge
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating at a restaurant under a bridge at the San Antonio Riverwalk.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
- Under the Bridge - Wikipedia
- The Drifters - Under the Boardwalk - YouTube
- San Antonio River Walk
- 535. Adults Eating at Picnic Tables With a Little Bit of Dried Bird Poop — Risky or Not?
- Battle of the Alamo - Wikipedia
- 213. Eating on an Active Fishing Pier — Risky or Not?
- Food Establishment License - City of San Antonio
- Certificate of Occupancy- Health Inspection Checklist