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
19: Unrefrigerated Mayo
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of unrefrigerated mayonaise.
Dr. Don - not risky ππΌ Professor Ben - not risky ππΌ
18: RTE Foods in the Raw Meat Section
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of grocery stores stocking ready to eat items in the meat section.
Dr. Don - not risky ππΌ Professor Ben - not risky ππΌ
17: Soaking Beans Overnight
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from soaking beans overnight before cooking.
Dr. Don - not risky ππΌ Professor Ben - not risky ππΌ
Thawed Crab Legs
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks from cooked, frozen crab legs thawed for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Dr. Don - not risky ππΌ Professor Ben - not risky ππΌ
Salt Pigs
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of cross-contamination from using a salt pig.
Dr. Don - not risky ππΌ Professor Ben - not risky ππΌ
Budnik's Banana
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks from eating a banana where the skin has split, exposing the flesh.
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Melted Styrofoam
Dr. Don and Professor Ben the risks of eating food that was in contact with melted styrofoam.
Dr. Don - risky β£οΈ Professor Ben - risky β£οΈ
Composting Recalled Lettuce
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of backyard composting lettuce that was recalled for pathogenic E. coli.
Dr. Don - not risky ππΌ Professor Ben - not risky ππΌ
Hot Air Hand Dryers
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks posed by hot air hand dryers.
Dr. Don - risky β£οΈ Professor Ben - risky β£οΈ
Cotton Towel Dispensers
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks posed by reusable cotton towel dispensers.
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Barefoot Kitchen Staff
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of eating in an establishment where the kitchen staff are not wearing shoes.
Dr. Don - not risky ππΌ Professor Ben - not risky ππΌ
Etrog
Dr. Don and Professor Ben the safety of using Etrog Fruit for preparation of food items.
Dr. Don - not risky ππΌ Professor Ben - not risky ππΌ
Unwashed Coffee Cups
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of reusing your coffee cup without washing in between.
Dr. Don - not risky ππΌ Professor Ben - not risky ππΌ
Cast Iron Cleaning
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of light cleaning of cast iron pans.
Doner Kebab
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss whether doner kebab meat (also called gyro meat) is risky or not when it comes to food poisoning.
Vintage Pyrex
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating off vintage pyrex that might contain lead.
Out of Date Ravioli
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discus the risky posed by consumption of Mushroom Ravioli that is several weeks past itβs use by date.
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Refrigerated Grease
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by storing leftover cooking grease in the refrigerator for a year.
Non-Canonical First Episode
In this noncanonical first episode Dr. Don is joined by guest cohost Merlin Mann, and they talk about the risks from carrot water, washing chicken in your sink, eating human flesh and washing pre-wasβ¦