537. Shopping in the Produce Section of a Store Where Someone Has Brought Their Pet Turtle

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks shopping in the produce section of a store where someone has brought their pet turtle.

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

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