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Risky or Not?

Don Schaffner and Ben Chapman
Risky or Not?
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  • Risky or Not?

    915. Letting Patrons Use the Handwash Sink in a Sushi Restaurant Kitchen

    2026/04/15 | 20 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks associated with letting patrons use the handwash sink in a sushi restaurant kitchen.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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  • Risky or Not?

    914. Using Toaster After Splashing Raw Chicken Juice Inside if You Are Immunocompromised

    2026/04/13 | 13 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using toaster after splashing raw chicken juice inside if you are immunocompromised.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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  • Risky or Not?

    913. Using the Top Paper Plate

    2026/04/10 | 13 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using the top paper plate in a package of plates.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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  • Risky or Not?

    912. Only Rinsing a Plastic Microwave Food Cover

    2026/04/08 | 13 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using a plastic microwave food cover that you only rinse and do not wash.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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  • Risky or Not?

    911. Mixing People and Giardia Infected Dog Dishes in the Dishwater

    2026/04/06 | 10 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from mixing dishes from people and from Giardia infected dogs in the dishwater.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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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.
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