Risky or Not?

A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

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673. Ramen

September 27, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from ramen based on a TikTok warning.

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

  • ramen recalled | TikTok
  • PolitiFact | CDC hasn’t warned about deadly ramen noodles, despite social media claims
  • about the ramen recalls : r/ramen
  • Ramen noodles 5 kids lost is this real contaminated food dangerous foo... | Ramen Noodles Recall Alert | TikTok
September 27, 2024 /Don Schaffner
Ramen, TikTok

503. Cracking an Egg on Your Kids Head

August 28, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of cracking an egg on your kids head.

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

  • I know you have covered raw eggs many times on RoN - Twitter Search / X
  • Egg crackπŸ˜‚ #eggcrack #eggprank #funny #baby #kid #kids #babies #fun #... | egg cracking prank | TikTok
  • Risk Assessment for Salmonella Enteritidis in Eggs and Egg Products | Food Safety and Inspection Service
August 28, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Eggs, Salmonella, TikTok

429. TikTok Fridge-Decorating Trend

March 08, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of decorating the inside of your refrigerator.

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

  • People Are Up In Arms About This TikTok Fridge-Decorating Trend
March 08, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Refrigerator, TikTok, Cross-contamination

368. Butter Boards

October 17, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of the hot new TikTok trend of butter boards.

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

  • Happy Carcoochie Board 2022!
  • Butter board trend sickens TikTok: 'Heart attack on a plate'
  • Butter Boards Are Spreading Across TikTok - The New York Times
  • Butter > #butterboard #butter
  • Bacteria and Various Cutting Board Materials by Dean O. Cliver Ph.D
  • Preliminary assessment of microbial quality of edible flowers - ScienceDirect
October 17, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Butter, TikTok, Time temperature control for safety

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