Risky or Not?
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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 somethi...
Recent Episodes
971 episodes
972. Corn Chowder in the Fridge for a Week
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating corn chowder stored in the refrigerator for a week.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
...
971. To Take a Bath at Ben's House Yesterday
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from taking a bath at Ben's house when the water is very dirty.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
P...
970. Vaccines
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from vaccines, after Don concocts a bizarre red thread conspiracy theory because he really just wants t...
969. McDonald's Ranch Found on the Side of the Road in Northern Minnesota in the Summer
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating McDonald's ranch dressing found on the side of the road in northern Minnesota in the summer...
968. French Toast Left on Counter for Almost a Day
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating french toast left on counter for almost a day.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor B...
967. Eating Small Pieces of Chicken Left Behind in the Airfryer, Reheated Days Later
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating small pieces of chicken left behind in the airfryer, reheated days later.
Dr. Don - n...
966. Drinking a Mountain Dew That You Accidentally Dropped in a Port-a-Potty
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking a Mountain Dew that you accidentally dropped in a port-a-potty.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️<...
965. Cooked Frozen Hot Dogs in the Package Left in Sink Basin Over Night With Water
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cooked frozen hot dogs in the package left in sink basin over night with water.
Dr. D...
964. Eating Jalapeños Right Now
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fresh jalapeños right now.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky...
963. Eating Shelf Stable Tuna With Garlic in Olive Oil if the Jar Is Leaking
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating shelf stable tuna with garlic in olive oil if the jar is leaking.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️ ...
962. Dane's Cadmium Cod Liver
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cod liver with a Proposition 65 warning about cadmium.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
...
961. Roux Raw Dough Cookies
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from roux raw dough cookies.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
960. Drinking Water from a Source that Failed to Maintain Treatment for Removing Bacteria
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking water from a source that failed to maintain treatment for removing bacteria.
Dr. Do...
959. Brushing Your Teeth With a Toothbrush That Was Not in a Toothbrush Protector
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from brushing your teeth with a toothbrush that was not in a toothbrush protector.
Dr. Don - not...
958. Eating Lettuce in Michigan Right Now
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating lettuce in Michigan right now
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not ris...
957. Reheating Refrigerated Cooked Frozen Vegetables
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from reheating refrigerated cooked frozen vegetables (when the package says not to).
Dr. Don - no...
956. Drinking From a Bathroom Sink Water Fountain at the Louvre
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking from a bathroom sink water fountain at the Louvre.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
...
956. Aspirin Canning
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of aspirin canning.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
954. Making Your Own Maple Syrup
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from making your own maple syrup.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
953. Herpes Spit Sandwich
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a sandwich contaminated with spit from someone with oral herpes.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
952. Smash Tacos
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating smash tacos.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
951. Eating Boiled Fresh Tortellini From a Package With a Few Mold Spots
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating boiled fresh tortellini from a package with a few mold spots.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
950. Takeout Chicken Tikka Masala Splashed With Hot Tub Water
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating chicken tikka masala splashed with hot tub water.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Pro...
949. Launching the "Good" Fireworks in Your Driveway
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from launching the "good" fireworks in your driveway.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - r...
948. Feeding Lunchmeat to a Baby
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from feeding lunchmeat to a baby.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️🇨🇦
947. Pick Your Own Berries During a Norovirus Spike in June 2026
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating pick your own berries in an area during a norovirus spike in June 2026.
Dr. Don - not...
946. Yesterday's French Toast That Sat Out for 3 Hours Before Refrigeration
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating French toast that was made yesterday and sat out for 3 hours before refrigeration.
Dr...
945. Frozen Ham From 1992
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from him that's been in the freezer since 1992.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - n...
944. Infinite Sichuan Pickles
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from a continuous homemade sichuan pickle fermenter
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben...
943. Eating Food Cooked on a Restaurant Grill That Employees Have Used for Sex
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating food from a grill that had been previously used for sex.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
...
942. Meal Kit Chicken Prepared Four Days After Arrival
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating meal kit chicken that's been in the refrigerator for four days.
Dr. Don - not risky...
941. Screwworm Infected Beef
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating beef from a screwworm infected cow.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - n...
940. Rockpot
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a Rockpot.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
939. Chicken Stock Out Overnight, Pressure Cooked Again for 30 Minutes
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating chicken stock left on the counter overnight, and then pressure cooked again for 30 minutes....
938. Licking the Chicken Marinade Spoon, While Pregnant
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from licking the chicken marinade spoon, while pregnant.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben...
937. Re-Using Teabags After Hours or Days
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from re-using teabags after hours or days.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not ri...
936. Keeping Candy in the Bathroom
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of keeping candy in the bathroom.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
935. Licking Someone Else's Ear Wax Off Your Finger
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of licking someone else's ear wax off your finger
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben -...
934. Racing a Bike Through Belgian Toothpaste
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from racing a bike through belgian toothpaste (i.e., mud).
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Profes...
933. Leaving Frozen Berries Out for 2 Hours, Refreezing and Reusing
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from leaving frozen berries out of refrigeration for 2 hours, refreezing and reusing later in a smoothi...