21 Mar 2022 278. Unprocessed, Unrefrigerated Apple Butter 00:09:06 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming unprocessed, unrefrigerated apple butter received as a gift.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
22 Nov 2023 540. Cold Water Turkey Thawing 00:26:39 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of the USDA recommended cold water turkey thawing method.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
12 Sep 2022 353. Cooking Chicken in a Hotel Coffeepot 00:17:58 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of trying to cook a chicken in a “hotel” coffeepot.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
11 May 2022 300. Washing Your Toilet Seat in Your Dishwasher 00:08:35 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of washing your toilet seat in your dishwasher.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
28 Aug 2024 660. Coffee Made With Water From a Strangers Water Bottle 00:12:58 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking coffee made with water from a strangers water bottle.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
07 Oct 2020 51: Linda's Hot Beets 00:11:08 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of holding unrefrigerated processed beets in your car for 5 hours.
20 Nov 2023 539. Using Tattler Reusable Plastic Canning Lids 00:17:46 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using tattler reusable plastic canning lids for home canning.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
17 Feb 2025 734. Sun Drying Onions, Ginger and Garlic for 4 Days 00:18:07 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of sun drying onions, ginger and garlic for 4 days.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
19 Oct 2022 369. Thermos Cooking 00:10:33 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using a Thermos to “cook” food.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
06 Mar 2023 428. Semi-Firm Cheese at 45-55 °F for an Undetermined Amount of Time 00:12:08 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of storing cheddar and gouda
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
23 May 2025 775. Coin in Cup for Freezer Safety After Power Outages 00:13:19 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using the coin in cup for freezer safety tip after power outages.
Fedica text: Dr. Don - risky ☣️
28 Oct 2020 60. Reusing Disposable Coffee Cups 00:08:44 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing disposable coffee cups.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
04 Mar 2020 Budnik's Banana 00:08:24 Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks from eating a banana where the skin has split, exposing the flesh.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
03 Mar 2023 427. Storing "Teriyk" in an Old Hair Spray Bottle 00:09:32 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using homemade Teriyaki sauce stored in an old hair spray bottle.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
10 Jan 2025 718. Cutting Bones on a Band Saw 00:11:25 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cutting bones on a band saw for use in soup stock.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
21 Aug 2024 657. Swimming in the Seine during the 2024 Olympics 00:14:04 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from swimming in the Seine during the 2024 Olympics.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
03 Feb 2025 728. Using Stale Bread in Brown Sugar 00:12:10 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using using stale bread to keep brown sugar moist.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
25 Dec 2023 554. Eating Lung 00:12:32 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating lung.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
30 Jun 2021 165. NC State Hollandaise Sauce 00:11:48 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of preparing hollandaise sauce using advice from an NC State website.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
03 Mar 2021 114. Water Cooled Beverages 00:11:46 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking beverages cooled natural water sources.
16 May 2025 772. Reusing Bench Flour 00:09:58 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from reusing bench flour.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
06 Mar 2020 Salt Pigs 00:08:15 Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of cross-contamination from using a salt pig.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
29 Jul 2020 21: Five Year Old Candy Canes 00:07:05 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating five year old candy canes.
11 Mar 2024 587. Homemade Jerky From Facebook Marketplace 00:15:24 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating homemade beef jerky from facebook marketplace.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
02 Oct 2020 49: Reusing Dirty Baby Bibs 00:10:37 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing dirty baby bibs within 4 hours.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
16 Aug 2024 655. Eating Moldy Food on a Delta Flight 00:13:19 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating moldy food on a flight.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
03 Apr 2023 440. Ketchup in the Cabinet 00:14:19 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of storing ketchup in the cabinet.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
04 Sep 2024 663. Eating Foods With Pathogens as Long as You Are Drinking Alcohol 00:13:09 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating pathogen laden food while drinking alcohol.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
26 Apr 2023 450. Salting Pasta Water With Iodized Salt 00:10:43 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of salting pasta water with iodized salt.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
18 Mar 2024 590. Kejni's Extra-Crispy Roast Potato Recipe 00:16:04 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of leaving boiled chunks of Yukon gold potatoes at room temperature overnight.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
27 Sep 2023 516. Horchata 00:16:51 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking horchata made from uncooked rice.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
01 Dec 2023 544. Toddler Getting Into Kitchen Trash 00:11:21 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks a toddler getting into kitchen trash.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
14 Oct 2020 56. Day Old Poutine 00:10:46 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating day old poutine.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
19 Dec 2022 395. Open Dippin' Dots in a Sporting Event Bathroom Stall 00:16:12 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of bringing an open Dippin’ Dots container into a bathroom stall during a sporting event (you know what kind of sport we’re talking about 🏒).
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
10 May 2024 613. Poultry Grill Tongs Rinsed Under Very Hot Water 00:10:14 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing poultry tongs after touching raw poultry that have only been rinsed under very hot (190 °F) water.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
27 Dec 2023 555. Reusing a Prosciutto Plastic Bag 00:11:08 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing a plastic bag for storing prosciutto in the refrigerator.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
05 Oct 2020 50: Reusing Wood in the Kitchen 00:14:17 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing wood in the kitchen.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
13 Jul 2022 327. Chicken Soup Unrefrigerated for More Than 6 Hours 00:11:12 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks on transporting a crock-pot of chicken soup via plane and automobile.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
03 Oct 2022 362. Nyquil Chicken 00:10:31 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from making and eating Nyquil chicken.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
07 Aug 2024 651. Eating Fresh New York State Roadkill Bear Meat That's Properly Cooked 00:20:13 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fresh New York State roadkill bear meat that’s properly cooked.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
30 Oct 2023 530. Foodservice Red Bucket 00:14:56 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 👍🏼
15 Sep 2021 198. Endless Pickles 00:10:24 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing pickle brine to make more pickles.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
22 Jan 2025 723. Occasionally Eating Roof Icicles 00:19:47 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from occasionally eating icicles off your roof.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
19 Apr 2024 604. A Cut Apple That Has Been to School Twice 00:16:07 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of sending a kid to school with a cut apple that has already been to school the day before.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
07 Apr 2023 442. Restaurant Misting Fans 00:15:42 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about food safety and other risks from restaurant misting fans.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
27 Jan 2021 99. Drinking Soda Through Raw Pasta Straw 00:17:36 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking soda through a raw pasta straw.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
07 Aug 2023 494. Gloves Without Handwashing 00:15:12 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from wearing gloves without washing your hands first.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
01 Aug 2022 335. Using a Chainsaw to Cut a Turkey in Antarctica 00:11:09 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks using a chainsaw to cut a turkey in Antarctica.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
08 Feb 2021 104. Spagetti Nasal Flossing 00:09:36 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of flossing your nose with spagetti.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
11 Jan 2021 92. Refrigerating Unopened Canned Food 00:11:49 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of refrigerating unopened canned food.
09 Dec 2022 391. Washing Shoes in a Commercial Dishwasher 00:11:34 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using a commercial dishwasher to wash shoes.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
25 Mar 2022 280. Thirty-Three Year Old Baseball Card Gum 00:11:41 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of chewing 33 year old baseball card gum.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
18 Apr 2022 290. Yeeting a Real Fish Into a Crowd 00:16:29 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of yeeting a real fish into a crowd.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
24 Nov 2021 228. Trice Reheated Poultry 00:10:15 In a special American Thanksgiving holiday episode, Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of trice reheated poultry.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
03 Sep 2021 193. Undercooked Meat With a Low Level of a Pathogen Incubating in a Mouth for 12 Hours 00:12:35 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from having undercooked meat with a low level of a pathogen incubating in a mouth for 12 hours.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
29 May 2024 621. Pizza With White Glue 00:16:29 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating pizza made with white glue.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
02 Sep 2024 662. Enjoying a Sourtoe Cocktail 00:09:19 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking a cocktail made with a mummified toe.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
06 Oct 2021 207. Using Sticks for Roasting Marshmallows 00:11:17 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using sticks for roasting marshmallows.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
06 Jan 2021 90. Dishwasher Seals 00:11:15 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from automatic dishwasher seals.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
31 Aug 2020 35: Reusing Red Onion Pickling Brine 00:08:03 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks or reusing reusing red onion pickling brine
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
07 Apr 2021 129. Sushi From Non-Sushi Grade Fish 00:09:38 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating sushi made from non-sushi grade fish.
06 Dec 2023 546. Canned Food From a Fire 00:22:09 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming canned foods from a house where there was a fire.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
05 Dec 2022 389. Special Italian Style Christmas Spaghetti Ornaments 00:13:27 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by handmade Christmas ornaments filled with spaghetti.
Keywords: Pasta, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium, Christmas
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
18 Oct 2021 212. Food With a Bite Out of It 00:12:27 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating food with a bite out of it.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
24 Jun 2022 319. Five Hour Sun Pasta 00:12:36 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risk of eating sun pasta incubated for five hours.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
11 Jul 2022 326. Foods in Oil Stored for a Long Time 00:19:57 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of several foods (chili oil, herbs in oil and potato frying oils) stored for different times and temperatures.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
07 Oct 2024 677. Eating a Properly Cooked Egg With a Crack in It 00:11:22 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a properly cooked egg with a crack in it.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
30 Oct 2024 687. Nerds Gummy Clusters 00:12:04 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating Nerds Gummy Clusters (when you are not allergic to Carmine B).
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
25 Nov 2022 385. George Costanza Trash Eclair 00:10:28 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating food out of the trash, specifically the canonical example from the hit TV show Seinfeld where George eats an eclair out of the trash.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
13 Sep 2023 510. Sage's Diluted Kombucha 00:10:48 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking kombucha which is diluted gradually over time.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
31 Jul 2024 648. Using a Turtle to Open a Beverage On a Golf Course 00:11:30 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a turtle to open a beverage on a golf course.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
01 Mar 2021 113. Eating Snow 00:12:26 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating snow.
30 Apr 2021 139. One Moldy Berry 00:07:58 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a batch of berries after the one moldy berry is removed.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
14 Nov 2022 380. Ninety Minute Room Temperature Delivery Sushi 00:08:01 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of home delivery sushi that arrived after ninety minute and at room temperature.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
12 Jan 2022 249. Bringing Frozen Unrefrigerated Peameal Bacon Across the Border 00:12:14 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks bringing frozen unrefrigerated peameal bacon across the Canada/US border by car.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
21 May 2025 774. Room Temperature Candied Lemon Peels 00:11:14 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from storing candied lemon peels at room temperature.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
23 May 2022 305. Uncovered Trash Cans in Women’s/Unisex Bathrooms 00:10:04 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by feminine hygiene products in uncovered trash cans in women’s/unisex bathrooms.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
27 Nov 2020 73. Preparing Poultry and Just Using Hand Sanitizer 00:10:58 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks when preparing poultry and just using hand sanitizer. 07 Jul 2023 481. Eating Chopped Salad From Portillo’s While Pregnant 00:14:02 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating a chopped salad from Portillo’s while pregnant.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
10 May 2021 143. Edible Insects 00:15:41 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating insects.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
13 Oct 2021 210. Air cooled hard boiled eggs at room temperature 00:08:45 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from air cooled hard boiled eggs stored at room temperature.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
23 Jun 2023 475. Bamboo Straw Used for Smoothies Without a Brush for Cleaning 00:21:41 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using bamboo straws for smoothies without a brush for cleaning.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
18 Dec 2024 708. Expired Pasteurized Cows Milk Used for Yogurt 00:11:20 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using expired pasteurized cows milk used for yogurt.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
09 Mar 2022 273. Cooking With Himalayan Soup Salter on a Rope 00:11:34 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of cooking with a himalayan soup salter on a rope.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
not a bot on Twitter: “@bugcounter @benjaminchapman Himalayan Soup Salter: Risky or Not? I assume the salt block would be safe, but what about the rope? Dipping in stews, soups, and chili and just rinsing between uses? https://t.co/x47abYjtHV” / Twitter Evaluation of oral fluids for surveillance of foodborne and zoonotic pathogens in pig farms - Franziska Schott, Karolin Hoffmann, Eleonora Sarno, Patrick D. Bangerter, Roger Stephan, Gudrun Overesch, Michael Haessig, Xaver Sidler, Robert Graage, 2021 04 Oct 2024 676. Drinking Beer When the Bottle Has Been in Contact With the Beer 00:09:21 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks drinking beer from glasses when the bottle has been inside the glass and in contact with the beer.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
11 Aug 2023 496. Dishwasher Corn 00:15:07 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of blanching corn in the dishwasher prior to freezing.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
25 Jun 2021 163. Corn and Peas Microwaved for 90 Seconds 00:12:02 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating frozen corn and peas microwaved for only 90 seconds.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
24 Dec 2021 241. Unrefrigerated Pesto 00:11:59 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of holding pesto unrefrigerated for an extended period of time.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
17 Feb 2021 108. Parking Lot Tamales 00:10:47 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating parking lot tamales.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
17 Sep 2021 199. Exploding Strawberry Jars 00:16:39 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from storing sealed mason jars of washed strawberries in the refrigerator.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
13 Apr 2022 288. Really Old Soda 00:08:52 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking really old soda.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
24 Feb 2025 737. Using a Bath Towel (Laundered Weekly) to Dry Hands After Using the Bathroom and Before Preparing Food 00:08:43 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using weekly laundered bath towel to dry hands after using the bathroom and before preparing food.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
15 Sep 2023 511. Travelling on a Diarrhea Plane for 2 Hours 00:19:55 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of travelling on a plane with diarrhea in the aisle for 2 hours.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
14 Jun 2024 628. Washing Produce in the Dishwasher 00:17:08 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of washing produce in the dishwasher.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
09 Jan 2023 404. Maggot Cheese (Casu Marzu) 00:18:19 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating raw milk maggot cheese.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
26 Jun 2024 633. Mailbox Lasagne 00:22:51 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of making lasagna in your mailbox.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
05 Feb 2025 729. Eating Raw Milk Gouda Cheese in an Unregulated Brazilian Facility 00:18:59 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks that Ben faced when eating raw milk gouda cheese in an unregulated Brazilian facility.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
28 Mar 2022 281. Unpasteurized Eggs from Neighbor 00:13:24 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating cooked unpasteurized eggs from your neighbor.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
02 Dec 2024 701. Reusing Unwashed Cutlery With Food Particles 00:15:49 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks reusing unwashed cutlery that has food particles attached.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
16 Jun 2021 159. Food, Once a Fly Has Landed on It 00:17:58 Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating Food after a fly has landed on it.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
