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Risky or Not?

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

    967. Eating Small Pieces of Chicken Left Behind in the Airfryer, Reheated Days Later

    2026/08/14 | 8 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating small pieces of chicken left behind in the airfryer, reheated days later.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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  • Risky or Not?

    966. Drinking a Mountain Dew That You Accidentally Dropped in a Port-a-Potty

    2026/08/12 | 14 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking a Mountain Dew that you accidentally dropped in a port-a-potty.
    Dr. Don - risky ☣️
    Professor Ben - risky ☣️
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  • Risky or Not?

    965. Cooked Frozen Hot Dogs in the Package Left in Sink Basin Over Night With Water

    2026/08/10 | 15 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cooked frozen hot dogs in the package left in sink basin over night with water.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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  • Risky or Not?

    964. Eating Jalapeños Right Now

    2026/08/07 | 24 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fresh jalapeños right now.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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  • Risky or Not?

    963. Eating Shelf Stable Tuna With Garlic in Olive Oil if the Jar Is Leaking

    2026/08/05 | 10 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating shelf stable tuna with garlic in olive oil if the jar is leaking.
    Dr. Don - risky ☣️ 
    Professor Ben - 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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