A short podcast about everyday risks from germs
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating garlic yogurt dip 10 days post making, just prior to surgery.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
A person is cleaning a reddish-orange spill inside a refrigerator using a scrub brush and a bowl of water. Some food items, like eggs, milk, and condiments, have been removed and sit on the counter. The refrigerator shelves hold strawberries, jars, and bottles, creating a tidy but active cleaning scene.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cleaning refrigerator shelves using water only.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
A square image of a Canadian egg carton stamped with โRECALLEDโ in large red block letters. The carton reads โEGGS โ OEUFSโ and โCANADA Aโ with a red maple leaf, indicating Canadian origin. The carton sits on a light wooden surface, viewed directly from above.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating eggs recalled for Salmonella.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
This is a screen capture from the actual TikTok video.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating peaches from big open jar of canned peaches kept at room temperature.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
A panicked man frantically refills multiple plastic water jugs at a kitchen sink. His wide-eyed, stressed expression suggests urgency or impending crisis. The countertop and sink are crowded with empty jugs, and water spills slightly as he struggles to keep up with the task.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from reusing plastic drinking water jugs without washing.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
A close-up of a heavily rusted can opener resting on a weathered wooden surface. The corroded metal is pitted and flaking, showing deep orange-brown rust throughout. The worn texture of the tool and wood suggests age, neglect, and decay, evoking a gritty, industrial, almost post-apocalyptic aesthetic.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a rusty can opener.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
Today instead of stealing from all artists, we are just stealing from one. This image was originally posted on the eatortoss.com website and we're using it without permission. Hopefully Rachel will forgive us. If not I know a way to make another one.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating an apple bitten by stink bugs.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
A clear glass of milk sits on a wooden surface, featuring a vibrant purple crazy straw looping playfully above the rim. The background is softly lit with a neutral tone, highlighting the strawโs curves and the milkโs smooth texture. The image is balanced, nostalgic, and visually inviting.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using re-usable straws.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
A square photo shows a crusty spoon resting in a cocoa powder container. The spoon is stained with dried hot chocolate mix and milk. Nearby, a mug of hot chocolate sits on a textured surface, capturing a cozy, slightly messy moment in making the drink.
The image shows a used spoon crusted with dried hot chocolate mix and milk, sitting inside a container of cocoa powder. It looks messy and realistic, as if it was just used to stir chocolate milk and then carelessly returned to the container. A nearby glass of chocolate milk completes the scene.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from reusing a hot chocolate milk spoon.
A whimsical lasagna slice with mismatched layersโcrispy and soft pasta, colorful sauces, varied cheeses, and mixed fillingsโsits on a plate in a rustic kitchen. Each layer contrasts wildly, symbolizing change over time in a playful take on the Ship of Theseus paradox, now deliciously reimagined in pasta form.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of re-heating leftovers indefinitely and the lasagna of Theseus.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
Actual old sliced lambโs liver. Not DALLยทE.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating frozen sliced liver from the last century.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
A green juice bottle sits on a car seat, partially frozen with visible ice crystals. Frost covers the car windows, and condensation clings to the bottle. The early morning light casts a cold, bluish hue, emphasizing the chill of a winter night spent inside the vehicle.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming Green Juice left in the car overnight in the winter.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
A festive kitchen decorated for St. Patrick's Day features green streamers, shamrocks, and themed treats. In contrast, a shopping bag with a forgotten package of corned beef and bread sits quietly on the counter, slightly tucked away, hinting at a small oversight amid the celebration.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating corned beef left out for a couple of hours.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
Golden cookie-style lemon bars with glistening lemon curd sit on a rustic surface. Their edges are slightly dry and cracked, showing signs of age, yet they still look rich and tempting. The vibrant yellow curd contrasts beautifully with the soft, crumbly base, inviting a bite despite their two-week-old appearance.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating two week old cookie style lemon bars.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
A charming cartoon mouse in an apron stands on a stool, cheerfully churning butter in a rustic farmhouse kitchen. Warm lighting, wooden beams, and shelves filled with jars and herbs create a cozy, storybook atmosphere. The scene is whimsical, inviting, and full of delightful countryside detail.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating butter that a mouse churned.
Dr. Don - risky โฃ๏ธ
Professor Ben - risky โฃ๏ธ
A modern home kitchen features an open oven with a small pile of rodent feces on the rack. In the background, a cute mouse with big eyes and a guilty expression peeks out, adding a humorous contrast to the otherwise clean and well-lit space.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cooking in an oven with mouse droppings.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
A man in a cozy kitchen stirs golden honey into creamy homemade peanut butter using a wooden spoon. Sunlight streams through a window, casting a warm glow on the glass jar. Peanuts and a honey jar sit nearby on the counter, enhancing the inviting, homemade feel of the scene.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating homemade nut butter containing honey.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
The image shows a stainless steel pan with murky, dirty water sitting on a kitchen counter overnight. The water has a greasy film and floating residue. The pan has dried streaks on its sides. The counter has scattered crumbs and stains, illuminated by soft morning light filtering through a window.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks reusing pasta water that's been sitting out overnight.
Dr. Don - risky โฃ๏ธ
Professor Ben - risky โฃ๏ธ
The image features a plate of freshly cooked shrimp with dipping sauce on a wooden table. In the background, a television displays a football game. A majestic owl with striking feathers perches nearby, gazing intently at the shrimp. The cozy living room setting has warm lighting, creating a relaxed atmosphere.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating Superb Owl shrimp that's been out of temperature, refrigerated and reheated.
Dr. Don - not risky ๐๐ผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐๐ผ
The image depicts a blonde-haired, bearded man standing outdoors, gently kissing a raven. He has a peaceful expression, and the raven appears calm. The background is a soft, blurred natural setting with trees and sky. The lighting is serene, highlighting the manโs flowing hair and the ravenโs sleek feathers.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from kissing a raven.
Dr. Don - risky โฃ๏ธ
Professor Ben - risky โฃ๏ธ