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
- 819
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
800. Linda's Vichyssoise
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming a very old swollen can of soup linked to a company that caused a botulism outbreak in 1971.
Fedica text: Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Be…
799. Combining Breastmilk Collected in Shells Over Three Days to Feed a Healthy Infant
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of collecting breastmilk in shells over three days to feed to a healthy infant.
Fedica text: Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
798. Dave's Pancakes From Old Sourdough Leftovers
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of making pancakes from old sourdough leftovers.
Fedica text: Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
797. Ben's Pants Pocket Forks
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of putting plastic forks in your pants pocket for later use.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
796. Raw Chicken That Is at 67 °F After More Than 12 Hours
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating properly cooked chicken that warmed up to 67 °F after about 12 hours prior to cooking.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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795. Cooking in Bacon and/or Sausage Grease Stored Room Temperature for Up to 30 Days
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cooking in bacon and/or sausage grease stored room temperature for up to 30 days.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
794. Cold-Ish, Prepared Oatmeal From a Community Vat Made Earlier That Day
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks eating cold-ish, prepared oatmeal from a community vat made earlier that day.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
793. Peeled, Hardboiled Eggs Stored Immersed in Water in the Fridge at a Chain Hotel
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating peeled, hardboiled eggs stored immersed in water in the fridge at a chain hotel.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
792. Microwaving Your Kitchen Sponges
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from microwaving your kitchen sponges.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
791. Sourdough With Fruit Inclusions at a Farmer's Market From a Home Processor in NY
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from sourdough bread with fruit inclusions at a farmer’s market from a home processor in NY.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
790. Eating From a Bag of Popcorn After Hype the Mascot Has “Eaten” From It
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating from a bag of popcorn that a sports team mascot has touched with their costumed hand.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
789. Licking a Fake Cupcake That Has Been Repeatedly Tossed Into an Inflatable Donut on an Astroturf Field
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from licking a fake cupcake that has been repeatedly tossed into an inflatable donut on an astroturf field.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not r…
788. 5-Year-Old Homemade Vanilla Extract From Reddit
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming 5-year-old homemade vanilla extract as shown on reddit.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
787. Mayonnaise From a Recently Opened Jar Kept in a Cabinet Less Than a Week
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from a jar of mayonnaise that was opened and then accidentally left at room temperature for less than a week
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not …
786. Never Washing the Salad Spinner
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from never washing your salad spinner with soap and water.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
785. Fried Chicken From a Old Public Restroom in a State Park
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fried chicken from a from a public restroom in a state park that has been converted into a restaurant.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben …
784. Eating Major Intersection Grapes
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from grapes grown at the intersection of two 4 lane highways.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
783. Homemade Chimichurri Left at Room Temp for Months
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating homemade chimichurri left at room temp for months.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
782. Mechanically Tenderized Beef, Medium Rare
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating mechanically tenderize steak medium rare. You might want to listen to the end... no really, the real end.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben…
781. Dubai Chocolate
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from homemade Dubai chocolate.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼