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DALLΒ·E image text: A shrimp superhero stands ready for battle, muscular and armored with its shell, wearing a red cape and a glowing radioactive emblem. Green smoke rises from a cracked glowing sphere nearby, casting an eerie glow over the dark city skyline as the shrimp radiates determination and power.

815. Radioactive Shrimp

August 25, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating shrimp impacted by the recent recall.

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

  • FDA Advises Public Not to Eat, Sell, or Serve Certain Imported Frozen Shrimp from an Indonesian Firm | FDA
  • Walmart recalls its frozen shrimp in 13 states, citing potential radioactive contamination | PBS News
  • Supporting Document for Guidance Levels for Radionuclides in Domestic and Imported Foods | FDA
  • This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions (FAQs) about cesium
  • MEASUREMENT OF CESIUM‐137 IN FOODSTUFFS
  • The transfer of cesium-137 and strontium-90 from soil to food crops after the Chernobyl accident - ScienceDirect
  • In situ measurement of cesium-137 contamination in fruits from the northern Marshall Islands
  • Cesium-137 | Radiation Emergencies | CDC
  • Caesium-137 - Wikipedia
  • You Can Call Me Al - The Paul Simon Official Site
August 25, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Cesium-137, Shrimp, Radioactivity

The image features a plate of freshly cooked shrimp with dipping sauce on a wooden table. In the background, a television displays a football game. A majestic owl with striking feathers perches nearby, gazing intently at the shrimp. The cozy living room setting has warm lighting, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

744. Superb Owl Shrimp That's Been Out of Temperature, Refrigerated and Reheated

March 12, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating Superb Owl shrimp that's been out of temperature, refrigerated and reheated.

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

  • Watch the Football! ⚽ | That Mitchell and Webb Look - BBC - YouTube
  • 2025 Super Bowl LIX Sunday - When, Where & More - NFL.com
  • A comprehensive review of the spoilage of shrimp and advances in various indicators/sensors for shrimp spoilage monitoring - ScienceDirect
  • FoodKeeper App | FoodSafety.gov
  • Food Lion Shrimp Ring, with Cocktail Sauce, Cooked Same-Day Delivery or Pickup | Food Lion


March 12, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Shrimp, Time temperature control for safety food, Leftovers

265. Sewer Shrimp

February 18, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating shrimp harvested from a sewer and washed in a bathroom.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • Billy Bostickson πŸ΄πŸ‘&πŸ‘ πŸ†“ on Twitter: "4. More Sewer Shrimp Photos "A series of disturbing photos have exposed the antics of shrimp sellers in Wuhan who were seen scavenging shrimp from the sewers to sell to the unsuspecting public" https://t.co/ixHubGEjcG https://t.co/WUTarPqs1Z" / Twitter
  • Photos Show Vendors in China Using 'Sewer Shrimp' to Make Street Food
  • Chinese people still cooking with 'fatbergs' from sewer as coronavirus crisis deepens - Daily Star
  • Stocking your Aquarium: Dive into the World of Freshwater Shrimp
  • Hepatitis A increase in Chinese province linked to seafood | Food Safety News
February 18, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Shrimp, Sanitation, Sewers

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