Risky or Not?

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating lettuce in Michigan right now
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Where People Got Sick: Cyclospora Outbreak, July 2026 | Cyclosporiasis | CDC
Investigation of 5-State Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses: Iceberg Lettuce (July 2026) | FDA
Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: FAQs for Consumers | IFPA
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce in 5 States | Cyclosporiasis | CDC
Flooding occurs on M-39 and I-94 in Detroit and I-75 in Southgate
First Lawsuit in 2026 Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak Filed Against Taco Bell Operator in Ohio Federal Court
Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks | FDA
CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak - The Washington Post
Taylor Farms still linked to parasite outbreak despite false positive, FDA says - The Washington Post
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms in cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taco Bell in Canada: Lettuce is safe to eat
Farm linked to cyclospora stops sending lettuce to U.S. | CNN

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from reheating refrigerated cooked frozen vegetables (when the package says not to).
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Study Highlights Importance of Cooking Non-Ready-to-Eat Frozen Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs Prior to | Food Safety Authority of Ireland
National Microbiological Survey and Consumer Habits in relation to Frozen Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs (19NS6)
An Assessment of Listeriosis Risk Associated with a Contaminated Production Lot of Frozen Vegetables Consumed Under Alternative Consumer Handling Scenarios - ScienceDirect
Response to the Questions Posed by the Food Safety and Inspection Service Regarding Consumer Guidelines for the Safe Cooking of Poultry Products

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking from a bathroom sink water fountain at the Louvre.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
What is FFA | National FFA Organization
Visitor amenities - Everything you need to enjoy the Louvre in the best conditions
You can drink the water! - Review of Louvre Museum, Paris, France - Tripadvisor
The Louvre (and a Short Rant About Water) — Bookpackers™
Water Fountain Hygiene | Parks and Recreation - YouTube
Bathroom Sink Faucet with Water Fountain & Pull Out Sprayer – NMC Decor
Drinking fountain installed into bathroom sink : r/mildlyinteresting

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of aspirin canning.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
Carla Schwan | UGA FACS
Home - IAFNS
Vegetables and Fruits FAQs - National Center for Home Food Preservation
Aspirin - Wikipedia
Canning With Aspirin Instead of Sugar – Front page story – Finding Eliza
Regional Variations in Home Canning Practices and the Risk of Foodborne Botulism in the Republic of Georgia, 2003 - ScienceDirect
Use of Aspirin (Salicylic acid) as food preservative - good or bad? : r/foodscience
Evaluation of the effect of acetylsalicylic acid on Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin production - PubMed
Salicylic acids and pathogenic bacteria: new perspectives on an old compound

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from making your own maple syrup.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Jason Hlywka | LinkedIn
Home - IAFNS
8 Candy Temperature Stages (with Chart) - WebstaurantStore
The Sticky (TV Series 2024) - IMDb
Maple Sugaring Tips for Beginners and Backyard Maple Sugar Producers
Maple Food Safety Planning Resource Hub - Cooperative Extension: Maple Syrup Production
Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist - Wikipedia