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Risky or Not?

Don Schaffner and Ben Chapman
Risky or Not?
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  • Risky or Not?

    912. Only Rinsing a Plastic Microwave Food Cover

    08/04/2026 | 13 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using a plastic microwave food cover that you only rinse and do not wash.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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  • Risky or Not?

    911. Mixing People and Giardia Infected Dog Dishes in the Dishwater

    06/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from mixing dishes from people and from Giardia infected dogs in the dishwater.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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  • Risky or Not?

    910. Eating at a Two Star Michelin Restaurant With a One Star Hygiene Rating

    03/04/2026 | 12 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating at a two star Michelin restaurant with a one star hygiene rating
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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  • Risky or Not?

    909. Bulging Yogurt at Elevation

    01/04/2026 | 9 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming yogurt that was bulging after transport to a higher elevation.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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    908. Using Butter Rubbed on a Dirty Pan

    30/03/2026 | 13 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using butter that was rubbed on a dirty pan.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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About 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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