A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

A square image of a Canadian egg carton stamped with “RECALLED” in large red block letters. The carton reads “EGGS – OEUFS” and “CANADA A” with a red maple leaf, indicating Canadian origin. The carton sits on a light wooden surface, viewed directly from above.

760. Eggs Recalled for Salmonella

April 18, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating eggs recalled for Salmonella.

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

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.

746. Homemade Nut Butter Containing Honey

March 17, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating homemade nut butter containing honey.

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

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 man’s flowing hair and the raven’s sleek feathers.

743. Kissing a Raven

March 10, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from kissing a raven.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

The image features a small, vibrant parrot perched on a person's finger, holding a tiny spoon in its beak and stirring a steaming cup of coffee. The background is warm and cozy, with soft lighting. The parrot appears curious and focused, adding a whimsical touch to the charming scene.

742. Stirring Your Coffee With "Pickle" the Barrista Bird Daily

March 07, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of letting a parrot stir you coffee with a spoon every day.

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

The image shows an open dishwasher in a modern kitchen. Inside, along with regular dishes, sits a very dirty bird feeder covered in grime, dirt, and birdseed remnants. The scene looks unusual and messy, highlighting the contrast between household cleaning and outdoor grime in an unexpected setting.

741. Using a Dishwasher to Wash a Bird Feeder

March 05, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a dishwasher to wash a bird feeder.

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

Chopped onions, ginger, and garlic are neatly sun-dried on a clean wire rack over a wooden table in a modern suburban patio. The bright, soft sunlight highlights the fresh produce. The backdrop features a well-maintained backyard with a green lawn, stylish outdoor furniture, and a serene, upscale ambiance.

734. Sun Drying Onions, Ginger and Garlic for 4 Days

February 17, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of sun drying onions, ginger and garlic for 4 days.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

A joyful 2025 New Year's baby, wearing a "2025" sash, holds and playfully licks a colorful, harmless snake. The backdrop features vibrant New Year's decorations, including fireworks, balloons, and a festive atmosphere, creating a whimsical and celebratory scene that blends innocence, humor, and the excitement of the new year.

714. Baby Licking a Snake

January 01, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of letting your baby lick a snake.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

The image shows a person wearing gloves and an apron, using a cloth towel to dry a poultry carcass on a clean kitchen counter. A modern white washing machine is visible in the background, emphasizing a bright, hygienic environment. The scene highlights care and cleanliness during food preparation.

705. Washing Poultry Blotting Towels in Cold Water

December 11, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from washing poultry blotting towels in cold water.

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

The image on the left depicts a kitchen setting where a person is preparing a smoothie using unconventional ingredients. The scene shows a pair of hands actively dumping pieces of freeze-dried beef organs into an open blender. The freeze-dried meat looks dark, shriveled, and somewhat unappealing, contrasting with the lighter, powdery texture of the colostrum being added alongside it. The blender jar is clear, showcasing the mixture of unusual ingredients inside.
The countertop is cluttered, enhancing the feeling of a work-in-progress. The kitchen itself has a somewhat dim, rustic appearance, with faint, warm lighting casting subtle shadows that accentuate the strangeness of the ingredients. The scene evokes a sense of curiosity and slight discomfort due to the odd nature of the items being used to create the smoothie.

691. Freeze Dried Beef Organs and Colostrum Smoothie

November 08, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking a freeze dried beef organs and colostrum smoothie.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

The image portrays a tender and dynamic moment in a cozy kitchen setting. A toddler with chubby hands and wide, curious eyes is reaching up toward a wooden table where raw flour is scattered. The child’s expression is one of wonder and excitement, emphasizing the natural curiosity of toddlers. The child is dressed in a simple, colorful outfit that adds a sense of innocence to the scene.
Beside the toddler, a mother is shown mid-action, leaning over to gently snatch the child's hand away from the flour. Her face reflects a mix of concern and warmth, illustrating the protective nature of a parent. Her gesture is quick but careful, ensuring that her movement doesn’t startle the toddler.
The background details a cozy kitchen space with warm, ambient lighting. On the table, there are hints of baking supplies, such as a rolling pin, a small mixing bowl, and perhaps a bag of flour, which has slightly spilled and created a thin dusting across the tabletop. Flour particles can be seen faintly suspended in the air, adding a sense of motion and realism.
Overall, the scene captures a candid moment of parenting, highlighting both the toddler's sense of discovery and the mother's nurturing attentiveness.

690. Letting a Toddler Eat Raw Flour

November 06, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of letting a toddler eat raw flour.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

DALL·E - An idyllic setting in Los Angeles with a store named 'Cookie Dough Dreams'. The storefront has a warm, inviting atmosphere, painted in soft pastels.

681. Cookie Dough Dreams Raw Cookie Dough

October 16, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating raw cookie dough from Cookie Dough Dreams in LA.

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

DALL·E - An open carton of eggs with several uncracked eggs neatly arranged. One of the eggs in the middle has a small, noticeable crack.

677. Eating a Properly Cooked Egg With a Crack in It

October 07, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a properly cooked egg with a crack in it.

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

DALL·E - A realistic image of a cut avocado wrapped in plastic wrap, sitting on a kitchen counter. The kitchen counter is dimly lit, indicating it's the middle of the night.

665. Leaving a Cut Unripe Avocado at Room Temperature for a Day

September 09, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from leaving a cut unripe avocado at room temperature for a day.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

DALL·E - A detailed image of a spatchcocked chicken resting in a refrigerator. The chicken is spread out flat, with the skin facing up, and placed on a rack next to a fan.

661. Blowing Air Over Raw Chicken

August 30, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of blowing air over raw chicken.

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

DALL·E - A half of a cut watermelon sitting on a kitchen counter in the middle of the night. The kitchen is dimly lit, with a soft glow from a nearby light.

654. Cut Watermelon at Room Temperature for One Day or More

August 14, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cut watermelon at room temperature for a day or more.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

DALL·E - A turtle standing on a golf course. The turtle is holding a golf club in one hand and a can of beer in the other. The golf course has green grass...

648. Using a Turtle to Open a Beverage On a Golf Course

July 31, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a turtle to open a beverage on a golf course.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

DALL·E - A refrigerated display case containing one package of ground beef. The ground beef package has a label that includes the words “The ground meats in this display have been produced using fresh and frozen meat”.

616. Thawing and Refreezing Meat Multiple Times

May 17, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of thawing and refreezing meat multiple times.

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

DALL·E - A jar of pickles with a pork chop inside. A hand is reaching into the jar and pulling out the pork chop. The jar is transparent, filled with green pickles.

615. Pickles From a Jar Used to Marinate Raw Pork

May 15, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating pickles from a jar used to marinate raw pork.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

DALL·E - An outdoor restaurant under a bridge on a river, as seen from a passing boat. The setting includes tables and chairs neatly arranged… Lots of birds too

611. Eating at a Restaurant Under a Bridge

May 06, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating at a restaurant under a bridge at the San Antonio Riverwalk.

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

DALL·E - A French chef in a traditional white uniform, including a toque (chef's hat), is simultaneously cracking two eggs. In one hand the chef is cracking the egg on the side of the pan, and in the other hand they're cracking an egg on flat table… supposedly.

608. Breaking Your Eggs on Something Pointed

April 29, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of breaking your eggs on something pointed versus something flat.

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