Don Schaffner and Ben Chapman
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.
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Don Schaffner and Ben Chapman
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Latest episode
Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
26: Dried Pig Eat Pet Treats 10.08.2020 9:55
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 Antiâ€microbial Susceptibility of Salmonellae Isolated from...
25: Vaping 07.08.2020 12:04
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...
24: Puppies 05.08.2020 7:20
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
23: iPhones and the Immunocompromised 03.08.2020 9:30
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 cleanâ...
22: Open Fridge for Two Hours 31.07.2020 7:34
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 continu...
21: Five Year Old Candy Canes 29.07.2020 7:05
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...
20: Freezing Your Jeans 27.07.2020 9:35
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/zmNHvkQxKOâ€...
19: Unrefrigerated Mayo 24.07.2020 7:41
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...
18: RTE Foods in the Raw Meat Section 22.07.2020 9:05
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...
17: Soaking Beans Overnight 20.07.2020 10:05
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
Thawed Crab Legs 09.03.2020 5:56
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 👍🏼
Salt Pigs 06.03.2020 8:15
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of cross-contamination from using a salt pig. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Budnik's Banana 04.03.2020 8:24
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 ☣️
Melted Styrofoam 02.03.2020 7:41
Dr. Don and Professor Ben the risks of eating food that was in contact with melted styrofoam. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
Composting Recalled Lettuce 28.02.2020 9:30
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 👍🏼
Hot Air Hand Dryers 26.02.2020 9:11
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks posed by hot air hand dryers. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
Cotton Towel Dispensers 24.02.2020 12:18
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks posed by reusable cotton towel dispensers. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
Barefoot Kitchen Staff 21.02.2020 10:50
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 👍🏼
Etrog 19.02.2020 9:40
Dr. Don and Professor Ben the safety of using Etrog Fruit for preparation of food items. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Unwashed Coffee Cups 17.02.2020 9:37
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 👍🏼
Cast Iron Cleaning 14.02.2020 5:56
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of light cleaning of cast iron pans.
Doner Kebab 11.02.2020 11:35
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 07.02.2020 11:05
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating off vintage pyrex that might contain lead.
Out of Date Ravioli 27.01.2020 10:14
Dr. Don and Professor Ben discus the risky posed by consumption of Mushroom Ravioli that is several weeks past it's use by date.
Refrigerated Grease 21.01.2020 11:16
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by storing leftover cooking grease in the refrigerator for a year.
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