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Risky or Not?

Don Schaffner and Ben Chapman
Risky or Not?
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    939. Chicken Stock Out Overnight, Pressure Cooked Again for 30 Minutes

    2026/06/10 | 16 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating chicken stock left on the counter overnight, and then pressure cooked again for 30 minutes.
    Dr. Don - risky ☣️
    Professor Ben - risky ☣️
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  • Risky or Not?

    938. Licking the Chicken Marinade Spoon, While Pregnant

    2026/06/08 | 10 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from licking the chicken marinade spoon, while pregnant.
    Dr. Don - risky ☣️
    Professor Ben - risky ☣️
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  • Risky or Not?

    937. Re-Using Teabags After Hours or Days

    2026/06/05 | 13 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from re-using teabags after hours or days.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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    37: Tea at Room Temperature — Risky or Not?
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  • Risky or Not?

    936. Keeping Candy in the Bathroom

    2026/06/03 | 11 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of keeping candy in the bathroom.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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    935. Licking Someone Else's Ear Wax Off Your Finger

    2026/06/01 | 11 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of licking someone else's ear wax off your finger
    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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