Risky or Not?

A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

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ChatGPT image description: A surprised hockey player, dressed in full uniform and wearing oven mitts, removes a tray of steaming buffalo wings from the oven. Two sauce-covered wings have accidentally fallen into a clean stainless-steel kitchen sink. His wide-eyed expression captures the unexpected mishap.

994. Reheated Buffalo Wings That Fell Into a Clean Sink

October 16, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating reheated Buffalo wings that fell into a clean sink.

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

  • hockey - Risky or Not?
  • The Rise & Fall ... & Rise of Midget Hockey - Total Package Hockey
  • MYHockey Rankings - MYHockey
  • Minor ice hockey - Wikipedia
  • Warren Zevon – Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song) Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
  • North Carolina 16U Rankings - MYHockey
  • Rutgers Researchers Debunk ‘Five-Second Rule’: Eating Food off the Floor Isn’t Safe | Rutgers University
  • Longer Contact Times Increase Cross-Contamination of Enterobacter aerogenes from Surfaces to Food - PubMed
994. Reheated Buffalo Wings That Fell Into a Clean Sink
Risky or Not
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October 16, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Cross-contamination, Sink

ChatGPT image description: A clear plastic bag of frozen tilapia fillets floats in murky, dirty dishwater inside a cluttered sink. Greasy utensils, food residue, and bubbles surround it. In the background, a box of storage bags sits on the counter, emphasizing unsafe thawing conditions and cross-contamination risk.

922. Thawing Frozen Fish in a Plastic Bag in a Flithy Sink

May 01, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks thawing frozen fish in a plastic bag in a fithy sink.

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

  • Hannaford (supermarket) - Wikipedia
  • Cook It Frozen! Cooking Techniques | Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Thawing Frozen Fish!
  • Preserving Your Catch & Purchase: A Guide to Freezing and Thawing Seafood at Home | NC State Extension Publications
922. Thawing Frozen Fish in a Plastic Bag in a Fithy Sink
Risky or Not
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May 01, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Fish, Sink, Thawing, Cross-contamination

ChatGPT image description: A small blue-and-white pill hovers above an empty bathroom sink, caught mid-bounce. The smooth white basin and metal drain create a clean, simple backdrop, while the faucet and tiled wall add muted detail. The scene feels quiet and precise, focused on the moment before the pill falls again.

863. Taking a Pill Dropped in the Bathroom Sink

December 15, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from taking a pill dropped in the bathroom sink for less than five seconds.

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

  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - Mayo Clinic
  • Rutgers Researchers Debunk ‘Five-Second Rule’: Eating Food off the Floor Isn’t Safe | Rutgers University
  • SINKSHROOM Ultra Revolutionary Bathroom Sink Dog, Cat & Small Pet Drain Protector, Stainless Steel - Chewy.com
  • SinkShroom Chrome Stainless Steel Drain Protector Mfr# SSULTR321 - Ace Hardware
  • Some realtors no longer using "master" to describe bedrooms and bathrooms - CBS News
  • Bathroom sink pop-up drain with overflow (Large Top) - Lulani
863. Taking a Pill Dropped in the Bathroom Sink
Risky or Not
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December 15, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Sink, Cross-contamination

DALL·E: The image depicts a person washing a large turkey in a kitchen sink, with water splashing dramatically. The scene is lively and chaotic, featuring cluttered counters with cooking utensils and ingredients, evoking a sense of pre-holiday preparation. Warm lighting accentuates the dynamic splashes and the bustling atmosphere.

695. Rinsing Your Turkey in the Sink

November 18, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from rinsing your turkey in the sink.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • 1: Non-Canonical First Episode — Risky or Not?
  • Food Safety Consumer Research Project: Meal Preparation Experiment Related to Poultry Washing
  • A brief history of chicken washing
  • Should You Wash Chicken?
  • Nutrition Security and Food Safety in Rural Texas - College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources
  • Merch — Risky or Not?
695. Rinsing Your Turkey in the Sink
Risky or Not
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November 18, 2024 /Don Schaffner
Washing, Poultry, Sink

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