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ChatGPT image description: A worried epidemiologist in a white lab coat examines filthy, crusted buffet tongs beside a plate of food. Set in a restaurant buffet with warm lighting, his furrowed brow and uneasy expression highlight concern over contamination and poor sanitation.

867. Using Tongs

December 24, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using tongs to pick up food.

Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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December 24, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Tongs, Cross-contamination

DALLยทE 2024-05-02 - A pair of stainless steel kitchen tongs being rinsed under a stream of very hot water, with steam rising from the contact. Nearby, a thermometer displays the temperatureโ€ฆ

613. Poultry Grill Tongs Rinsed Under Very Hot Water

May 10, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing poultry tongs after touching raw poultry that have only been rinsed under very hot (190 ยฐF) water.

Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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May 10, 2024 /Don Schaffner
Poultry, Cross-contamination, Tongs
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140. Will's One Tong Grilling Method

May 03, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using the same tong to flip meat on a grill and to serve that meat.

Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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May 03, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Grilling, Tongs

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