Risky or Not?

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 Wa...

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”...

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...

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 #crossconta...

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