Risky or Not?
Risky or Not is a short podcast from Professor Ben Chapman from North Carolina State University, and Dr. Don Schaffner from Rutgers University. Dr. Don and Professor Chapman promise to do their best not to waffle, dither, dissemble or equivocate, and to give straight up answers about whether something is risky or not.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 821
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
541. Unlicensed San Francisco Street Vendors
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming food (specifically hot dogs wrapped in bacon) from unlicensed San Francisco street vendors.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risk…
540. Cold Water Turkey Thawing
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of the USDA recommended cold water turkey thawing method.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
539. Using Tattler Reusable Plastic Canning Lids
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using tattler reusable plastic canning lids for home canning.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
538. Bacteria in Fast-Food Soda Fountains
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of bacteria in fast-food soda fountains
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
537. Shopping in the Produce Section of a Store Where Someone Has Brought Their Pet Turtle
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks shopping in the produce section of a store where someone has brought their pet turtle.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
536. Tajarin Dalla Forma
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by Tajarin Dalla Forma as prepared by at Casa Bovina in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
535. Adults Eating at Picnic Tables With a Little Bit of Dried Bird Poop
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks to adults eating at picnic tables with a little bit dried bird poop.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
534. Getting Your Food Safety Advice From (Our) Podcasts
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of getting food safety advice from their podcasts, in light of a long standing error.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
533. Using the Kitchen Sink to Wash Your Bathroom Hands
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using the kitchen sink to wash your hands after pooping in the bathroom.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
532. Eating Raman Noodles Straight From the Package
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating Ramen noodles straight from the package without exposing to boiling water first.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
531. Hot Dog Bun Printed With the Expiration Date
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating a hotdog bun that has been printed with the expiration date on the bun instead of the package.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risk…
530. Foodservice Red Bucket
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by the use of the red sanitizer bucket in food service.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
529. Ben's Random Biker Mushroom Advice
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by taking advice from a random stranger who rides past you on a bike trail and recommends that you eat a mushroom.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor B…
528. Richard's One Time, Eight Cat Focaccia
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating focaccia made on a counter where 8 cats have walked.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
527. Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from Hawaiian chili pepper water.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
526. Ginger Shots Made With Raw Unpeeled Ginger
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking ginger shots made with raw unpeeled ginger.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
525. Eating Meat From a Moldy Bun
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating meat from a moldy bun.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
524. Keeping Your Toothbrush Less Than 6 Feet From Your Toilet
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from keeping your toothbrush less than 6 feet from your toilet.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
523. Uniforms Pants With Pockets
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from uniform pants with pockets.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
522. Paw Print Sugar Cookies Made With an Actual Dog Paw
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating paw print sugar cookies made with an actual dog paw.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼