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A blonde Canadian man sits in a bathtub, spitting out red wine after discovering a fly in his glass. He grips a video game controller in his other hand, looking shocked and disgusted. A Canadian flag hangs behind him, emphasizing his nationality amid the tiled bathroom backdrop.

821. Consuming a Fly in Wine, Twice

September 08, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of Consuming a fly in wine, on two different occasions.

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

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September 08, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Wine, Fly, Cross-contamination

466. Drinking From a Wine Spit Bucket

June 02, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drink wine from a spit bucket like in the movie Sideways.

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

  • Sideways (2004) - IMDb
  • Thomas Haden Church - Wikipedia
  • Detection of Norovirus in Saliva Samples from Acute Gastroenteritis Cases and Asymptomatic Subjects: Association with Age and Higher Shedding in Stool - PMC
June 02, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Wine, Spit, Norovirus
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183. Wine Bottles From Flooded Areas

August 11, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking wine submerged in flood waters.

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

  • Randal Oulton on Twitter: Are these wines safe?
  • Ahr (wine region) - Wikipedia)
  • Food safety before and after a flood - Safe Food & Water
  • Floods: Key Tips for Consumers About Food and Water Safety | FDA
  • The Pros & Cons of Different Wine Closures | Wine Enthusiast Magazine
August 11, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Flood, Wine, Bottles

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