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DALL·E - A bowl of sushi rice sitting at room temperature, with a thermometer reading 72°F placed in the rice. The scene shows the rice being moved to a refrigerator.

637. Holding Sushi Rice for 4 Hours and Then Refrigerating

July 05, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of holding sushi rice for 4 hours and then refrigerating for later consumption.

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

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July 05, 2024 /Don Schaffner
Sushi rice, Time as a public health control

336. Unrefrigerated Ham & Cheese Croissant

August 03, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating an unrefrigerated ham & cheese croissant.

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

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August 03, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Time as a public health control, Time temperature control for safety

319. Five Hour Sun Pasta

June 24, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risk of eating sun pasta incubated for five hours.

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

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June 24, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Salmonella, Time as a public health control, Pasta

244. Food Out of Temperature Control for 6 Hours

December 31, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating food held out of temperature control for 6 hours.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

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December 31, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Temperature control, Time as a public health control

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