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Risky or Not?

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

    953. Herpes Spit Sandwich

    2026/07/13 | 11 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a sandwich contaminated with spit from someone with oral herpes.
    Dr. Don - risky ☣️
    Professor Ben - risky ☣️
    Arby's customer claims sandwich came with vile surprise and lasting consequences | Fox News
    About Genital Herpes | Genital Herpes | CDC
    The possibility of spreading herpes simplex virus type 1 via food handling and sharing - PubMed
    Julie Jean | LinkedIn
    IAFP Announces 2025 Award Recipients - International Association for Food Protection
    Maurice Weber Laboratorian Award - International Association for Food Protection
  • Risky or Not?

    952. Smash Tacos

    2026/07/10 | 21 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating smash tacos.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
    Burger Menu: Delivery, Takeout & Pickup | Smashburger®
    Smash Burger Tacos – Blackstone Products
    Smash Burger Tacos | Blackstone Griddles - YouTube
    Dinah E. Gore Teaching and Research Kitchens | Agricultural and Human Sciences
    Chemicals in Meat Cooked at High Temperatures and Cancer Risk - NCI
    Joe Jackson – Cancer Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
    Rheostatics – My First Rock Concert Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
    Wendel Clark - Wikipedia
    Wendell Pierce - Wikipedia
    Spamalot - Wikipedia
    Rheostatics Concert Setlist at Massey Hall, Toronto on March 30, 2007 | setlist.fm
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    951. Eating Boiled Fresh Tortellini From a Package With a Few Mold Spots

    2026/07/08 | 9 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating boiled fresh tortellini from a package with a few mold spots.
    Dr. Don - risky ☣️
    Professor Ben - risky ☣️
    Aldi's Best New Products Of 2026 (So Far)
    Extension of the shelf-life of fresh pasta using modified atmosphere packaging and bioprotective cultures - PMC
    Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Prepared Pasta Meals (June 2025) | FDA
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    950. Takeout Chicken Tikka Masala Splashed With Hot Tub Water

    2026/07/06 | 8 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating chicken tikka masala splashed with hot tub water.
    Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
    Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
    Home Pool and Hot Tub Water Treatment and Testing | Healthy Swimming | CDC
    Outbreaks Associated with Treated Recreational Water — United States, 2015–2019 - PMC
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    949. Launching the "Good" Fireworks in Your Driveway

    2026/07/03 | 12 mins.
    Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from launching the "good" fireworks in your driveway.
    Dr. Don - risky ☣️
    Professor Ben - risky ☣️
    Farm Film Report2 - YouTube
    Fireworks Safety Tips - National Safety Council
    Fireworks | CPSC.gov
    JPP reflects on Fourth of July accident that changed his life - ESPN
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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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