Risky or Not?

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