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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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    25: Vaping Aug 07, 2020
    Show notes

    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 the Use of E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products | Electronic Cigarettes | Smoking & Tobacco Use | CDC
    24: Puppies Aug 05, 2020
    Show notes

    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 Aug 03, 2020
    Show notes

    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 clean… but the plastic/rubber cases are much harder.” / Twitter
    • Your Cell Phone Is 10 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat | Time
    • Why your cellphone has more germs than a toilet | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | The University of Arizona
    • Why your cellphone has more germs than a toilet - TODAY Health
    22: Open Fridge for Two Hours Jul 31, 2020
    Show notes

    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 continue with our lives?” / Twitter
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    • Food Safety During Power Outage | FoodSafety.gov
    21: Five Year Old Candy Canes Jul 29, 2020
    Show notes

    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
    • Water activity in candy and confectionery | METER
    • Moisture and shelf life in sugar confections. - PubMed - NCBI
    20: Freezing Your Jeans Jul 27, 2020
    Show notes

    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
    19: Unrefrigerated Mayo Jul 24, 2020
    Show notes

    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
    18: RTE Foods in the Raw Meat Section Jul 22, 2020
    Show notes

    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
    17: Soaking Beans Overnight Jul 20, 2020
    Show notes

    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 Mar 09, 2020
    Show notes

    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 👍🏼

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