Skip to content
Radio Logo

Risky or Not?

Don Schaffner and Ben Chapman
Risky or Not?
Latest episode

999 episodes

  • Risky or Not?

    1000. Baby-Stuffed Pumpkin

    2026/10/30 | 15 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from placing a baby in a pumpkin.
    Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
    Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
    halloween - Risky or Not?
    Ma Nishtana - Wikipedia
    Facebook post
    Doctors warn pumpkin patches could pose salmonella risk, especially for young children | Local News | local3news.com
    Eurosurveillance | Nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to consumption of pumpkin seeds, France, 2026
    Survival of Salmonella during Production of Partially Sprouted Pumpkin, Sunflower, and Chia Seeds Dried for Direct Consumption - ScienceDirect
    Starting from this episode we will only post once a week. We both love doing the show, but we need time for other (less fun) administrative tasks.
  • Risky or Not?

    999. Washing Produce With the Sticker On

    2026/10/28 | 18 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from washing produce without first removing the sticker.
    Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
    Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
    banana - Risky or Not?
    Microbiological safety evaluations and recommendations on fresh produce - ScienceDirect - C. De Roever
    Microbiological safety evaluations and recommendations on fresh produce - ScienceDirect - National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
    Natural-Light Labeling of Tomatoes Does Not Facilitate Growth or Penetration of Salmonellainto the Fruit - ScienceDirect
    CO2 Laser-labeling on Fresh Produce: Evaluating Postharvest Quality, Microbial Safety, and Economic Analysis - ScienceDirect
  • Risky or Not?

    998. Eating Off Dishes Washed by a Scrub Brush Previously Used to Wash Raw Chicken Dishes

    2026/10/26 | 16 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating off dishes washed by a scrub brush previously used to wash raw chicken dishes, with no sanitation step in between.
    Dr. Don - risky ☣️
    Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
    Natural Tampico Fiber β€” Caddy Supply Company
    The survival of foodborne pathogens during domestic washing-up and subsequent transfer onto washing-up sponges, kitchen surfaces and food - ScienceDirect
    Quantifying the Effect of Hand Wash Duration, Soap Use, Ground Beef Debris, and Drying Methods on the Removal of Enterobacter aerogenes on Hands - ScienceDirect
  • Risky or Not?

    997. Cutting Carrots With Your Mouth for a Slow Cooker Meal

    2026/10/23 | 8 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from "cutting" carrots with your mouth for a slow cooker meal.
    Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
    Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
    Instagram
    The Kingsmen - Louie Louie - YouTube
    'Louie Louie': The story behind the song everyone knows but no one understands : NPR
  • Risky or Not?

    996. Two Decade Old Fish Sauce

    2026/10/21 | 18 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating two decade old fish sauce.
    Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
    Professor Ben - risky ☣️
    Let Me And A Food Scientist Sample The Abandoned Fish Sauce Terrorizing A Small Canadian Town | Defector
    Gordon Lightfoot - Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald (Official Audio) - YouTube
    Saint Pierre and Miquelon - Wikipedia
    Saint Pierre and Miquelon in France - Saint Pierre and Miquelon - Wikipedia
    Newfoundland and Labrador - Wikipedia
    Homemade Fish Sauce – Fermenters Club
    About | Mendo Food Consulting
    FISH SAUCE PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURING: A REVIEW: Food Reviews International: Vol 17 , No 1 - Get Access
    Food Safety Myths You Need To Stop Believing, According To An Expert
More Health & Wellness podcasts
About 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 something is risky or not.
Podcast website

Listen to Risky or Not?, ZOE Science & Nutrition and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features
Risky or Not?: Podcasts in Family