Risky or Not?

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from dried pig eat pet treats to pet owners. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Infections Linked to Contact with Pig Ear Pet Treats | Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Pet Treats | July 2019 | Salmonella | CDC The Occurrence and Anti‐microbial Susceptibility of Salmonellae Isolated from Commercially Available Pig Ear Pet Treats - Finley - 2008 - Zoonoses and Public Health - Wiley Online Library

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from vaping in light of recent CDC reports. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Update: Demographic, Product, and Substance-Use Characteristics of Hospitalized Patients in a Nationwide Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Useâ€"Associated Lung Injuries â€" United States, December 2019 | MMWR Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with the Use of E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products | Electronic Cigarettes | Smoking & Tobacco Use | CDC

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the microbiological risks from puppies. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Outbreak of Multidrug-resistant Campylobacter Infections Linked to Contact with Pet Store Puppies | Multidrug-resistant Campylobacter Infections Linked to Contact with Pet Store Puppies | December 2019 | Campylobacter | CDC

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from the immunocompromised handling devices like iPhones. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - risky ☣️ (2) Todd Vaziri on Twitter: “@bugcounter I have a friend with a kid who is in chemo, and is wondering what is the best way to sanitize iPhones and electronics? My initial thought is the glass/metal of a bare iPhone is relatively easy to clean… but the plastic/rubber cases are much harder.” / Twitter Your Cell Phone Is 10 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat | Time Why your cellphone has more germs than a toilet | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | The University of Arizona Why your cellphone has more germs than a toilet - TODAY Health

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from leaving your refrigerator open for two hours. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 (2) Justin on Twitter: “@bugcounter someone left the door to our fridge open since 12:00 or 12:30. It is now 2:00 when we discovered the open door and the thermometer reads 50 degrees. Throw out all the food, or shut the fridge door and continue with our lives?” / Twitter ComBase Food Safety During Power Outage | FoodSafety.gov

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating five year old candy canes. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 (1) Julie Libarkin on Twitter: “I like candy canes as decorations this time of year. I save them - some are probably 5 years old. All in nice plastic. Very important question from someone not raised w candy canes: Can I still eat them? #candy” / Twitter Water activity in candy and confectionery | METER Moisture and shelf life in sugar confections. - PubMed - NCBI

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of freezing your jeans instead of washing. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 (1) Stuart Khan on Twitter: ““What Sydney’s new water restrictions mean for you” (I don’t know about that “freeze your jeans” thing, -does anyone actually do that? There may be some more practical suggestions…). https://t.co/zmNHvkQxKO” / Twitter Sydney water restrictions: How you can help during the NSW drought Levi’s Denim Care Tips - Hacks for Washing Your Jeans Microbial Odor Profile of Polyester and Cotton Clothes after a Fitness Session | Applied and Environmental Microbiology

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of unrefrigerated mayonaise. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 BlackRoomSec on Twitter: “Um if mayo was refrigerated and then not for 3 days, how badly will I die if I eat it? I need a bacterial expert here.” / Twitter A day in the life of a pentester, or is my job is too sexy for me? What Is The Difference Between Mayonnaise And Aioli? - Food Republic Effect of mayonnaise pH and storage temperature on the behavior of Listeria monocytogenes in ham salad and potato salad. - PubMed - NCBI

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 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Amy Kirby on Twitter: “I’m not a fan of grocery stores stocking ready to eat items, especially those eaten without cooking, in the meat section. They have far too much trust in that little plastic barrier. #badidea #crosscontamination #publichealth #foodsafety @bugcounter @benjaminchapman https://t.co/eqemwUkxYT” / Twitter Prevalence of Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Escherichia coli on the External Packaging of Raw Meat | Journal of Food Protection

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from soaking beans overnight before cooking. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 The Occurrence of Bacillus cereus in some Dried Foods Including Pulses and Cereals - BLAKEY - 1980 - Journal of Applied Bacteriology - Wiley Online Library The Traditional Four-Step Method | Bean Institute Cooking Dry Beans from Scratch Can Be Quick

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks from cooked, frozen crab legs thawed for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of cross-contamination from using a salt pig. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks from eating a banana where the skin has split, exposing the flesh. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️

Dr. Don and Professor Ben the risks of eating food that was in contact with melted styrofoam. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of backyard composting lettuce that was recalled for pathogenic E. coli. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks posed by hot air hand dryers. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks posed by reusable cotton towel dispensers. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️

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 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

Dr. Don and Professor Ben the safety of using Etrog Fruit for preparation of food items. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of reusing your coffee cup without washing in between. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of light cleaning of cast iron pans.

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss whether doner kebab meat (also called gyro meat) is risky or not when it comes to food poisoning.

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating off vintage pyrex that might contain lead.

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discus the risky posed by consumption of Mushroom Ravioli that is several weeks past it's use by date.

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by storing leftover cooking grease in the refrigerator for a year.

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-washed spinach. Carrot water - not risky Washing chicken in your sink - risky Human flesh thumbs down - not risky Washing triple washed leafy greens - risky Not for nothing: if Dr. Don ever did a Robot or Not-style program where he answered obscure food and health questions, I'd be the first subscriber. Food Safety Talk Do By Friday Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable Should you wash raw chicken? CDC posts serious reminder about food poisoning Don't Wash Your Chicken Did a Swedish Scientist Propose Cannibalism as a Solution to Climate Change? Recommendations for Handling Fresh-cut Leafy Green Salads by Consumers and Retail Foodservice Operators