A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

The image features a rustic, appetizing scene centered on a dish filled with cooked mussels. The mussels are all tightly closed, adding to the intrigue and emphasizing their resistance. The dish is set on a weathered wooden table that provides a warm, homely atmosphere. The mussels have a slight sheen from the cooking, highlighting their smooth, dark shells.
In the foreground, a muscular man is shown exerting himself, trying to pry open one of the mussels with significant effort. His expression is one of concentration and frustration, with visible tension in his arms and clenched jaw. His biceps and forearms are well-defined, showcasing his strength and the unexpected challenge he faces.
The background is subtly detailed, featuring kitchen elements that add context without stealing focus. A bowl of fresh lemon slices sits nearby, suggesting they are meant for garnishing or adding a splash of citrus to the dish. A cloth or kitchen towel is also placed on the table, casually folded. The warm, natural lighting casts soft shadows and adds depth, making the textures of the mussels, wood, and the man’s skin stand out.
Overall, the scene blends humor and culinary art, focusing on the man's struggle against the stubborn mussels, highlighting an amusing contrast between strength and nature.

689. Eating Mussels Unopened After Cooking

November 04, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating mussels still unopened after cooking.

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

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Why can't you eat shellfish that didn't open during cooking? : r/AskCulinary
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Mussels | Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference
A comparative study of the effect of different cooking methods on the quality and shucking of mussels - Marinopoulou - 2022 - Journal of Food Processing and Preservation - Wiley Online Library
A comparative study of the effect of different cooking methods on the quality and shucking of mussels
The Rule About Not Eating Closed Mussels Is Actually Complicated
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Evaluating food safety risk messages in popular cookbooks | Emerald Insight
Gwyneth Paltrow: Crawling with parasites and in need of a cleanse - Decoding the Gurus

488. DALL·E - Small boy harvesting mussels from a lake in the style of Norman Rockwell

488. Eating Boiled Freshwater Mussels From Lake Winnisquam, New Hampshire

July 24, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating boiled freshwater mussels from Lake Winnisquam, New Hampshire

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