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    Life Sciences

    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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    Copyright: © Don Schaffner and Ben Chapman 2021

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    876. Continuously Reusing an Unwashed French Press for Coffee and Tea Jan 14, 2026
    Show notes

    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from continuously reusing an unwashed french press for coffee and tea.

    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

    • 208. Not Washing Coffee Making Devices — Risky or Not?
    • 37: Tea at Room Temperature — Risky or Not?
    • Determination of potentially mycotoxigenic fungi in coffee (Coffea arabica L.) from Nayarit - PMC
    • Mycotoxins in Coffee - ScienceDirect
    875. OneTrueJustin's Parents Half Eaten Banana Jan 12, 2026
    Show notes

    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from leaving a half a cut banana at room temperature for 24 hours.

    Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️

    • 14: Budnik's Banana — Risky or Not?
    • Justin Ekins on X: "@bugcounter @benjaminchapman My parents routinely leave half-eaten bananas in the bowl for later consumption. Is this risky? Assume 24 hours between splitting and eating the second half. https://t.co/76VwOdFD39" / X
    • Banana peel: a possible source of infection in the treatment of nipple fissures - PubMed
    874. Dry Canning Potatoes Jan 09, 2026
    Show notes

    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from pressure canning cooked potatoes without added water.

    Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️

    • Potato Facebook Reel
    • Resources: USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning | National Center for Home Food Preservation
    • "Dry Canning" Isn't Canning - National Center for Home Food Preservation
    • Potatoes, White – Cubed or Whole - National Center for Home Food Preservation
    • National Botulism Surveillance Summary, 2021 | Botulism | CDC
    • How to Can Dry Packed Potatoes: Step-by-Step Guide | The Canning Diva
    • The Original Canning Rebels | Facebook
    • Facebook certificate of analysis
    873. Leftover Conveyer Belt Sushi Jan 07, 2026
    Show notes

    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating leftover conveyer belt sushi.

    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

    • Conveyor Belt Sushi in Japan
    • Conveyor belt sushi - Wikipedia
    • Arrests made after wave of 'sushi terrorism' upends Japan's restaurant industry | Japan | The Guardian
    • Florida Department of Health - Time as a Public Health Control Procedures
    872. Medium Rare Chicken Jan 05, 2026
    Show notes

    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating medium rare (not ground) chicken.

    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

    • Archive: National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) | Food Safety and Inspection Service
    • Response to the Questions Posed by the Food Safety and Inspection Service Regarding Consumer Guidelines for the Safe Cooking of Poultry Products - ScienceDirect
    • No FODMAP Chicken Paillard - FODMAP Everyday
    871. Eating 1 or 2 Bites of Undercooked Ground Pork Jan 02, 2026
    Show notes

    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating 1 or 2 bites of undercooked ground pork.

    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

    • Meta Platforms - Wikipedia
    • Cook to a Safe Minimum Internal Temperature | FoodSafety.gov
    • What foodborne organisms are in pork?
    • WHO and FAO published a report ranking foodborne viruses | Food Safety News
    • Microbiological risk assessment of viruses in foods Part 1: Food attribution, analytical methods and indicators
    • Presence of hepatitis E virus in commercially available pork products - PubMed
    870. A Smoothie Made With a Cordless Drill Dec 31, 2025
    Show notes

    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from making a smoothie using a cordless drill.

    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

    • Amazon.com: KatchOn, 2026 Glasses New Year Eve - Pack of 12 | Happy New Year Eyeglasses 2026 for New Years Eve Party Supplies 2026 | NYE Party Glasses | Happy New Years Decorations 2026 | NYE Decorations 2026 : Home & Kitchen
    • Fans of Mr. Monk Group | Natalie making a smoothie with a power drill | Facebook
    • Natalie Makes A Smoothie With A Power Drill | Monk - YouTube
    • Mr. Monk Is on the Run (Part One) | Monk Wiki | Fandom
    • Milwaukee 1 in. X 6 in. L Heat-Treated Steel Flat Boring Bit Quick-Change Hex Shank 1 pc Mfr# 48-27-1001 - Ace Hardware
    869. Moldy Clay Dec 29, 2025
    Show notes

    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from moldy clay.

    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

    • Moldy Clay Instagram
    • Dogen's Genjokoan
    • Moldy clay? : r/Pottery
    • Toxic mold in clay? - Clay and Glaze Chemistry - Ceramic Arts Daily Community
    • Ceramics | Office of Environmental Health and Safety
    868. Homemade Caramel Sauce Left Out Over Night Dec 26, 2025
    Show notes

    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from leaving homemade caramel sauce out over night.

    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

    • David Mitchell (comedian) - Wikipedia
    • Great White North - YouTube
    • Mayor Clint Eastwood | Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
    • Sweetened Condensed Milk Caramel Recipe
    • Shelf stable caramel sauce : r/foodscience
    • Water activity and its relevance
    • Hit Somebody! (The Hockey Song) - YouTube
    867. Using Tongs Dec 24, 2025
    Show notes

    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using tongs to pick up food.

    Fedica text: Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

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