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.
McDonald's Ranch Found on the Side of the Road in Northern Minnesota in the Summer
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating McDonald's ranch dressing found on the side of the road in northern Minnesota in the summer.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
French Toast Left on Counter for Almost a Day
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating french toast left on counter for almost a day.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Eating Small Pieces of Chicken Left Behind in the Airfryer, Reheated Days Later
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 👍🏼
Drinking a Mountain Dew That You Accidentally Dropped in a Port-a-Potty
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 ☣️
Cooked Frozen Hot Dogs in the Package Left in Sink Basin Over Night With Water
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 👍🏼
Eating Jalapeños Right Now
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fresh jalapeños right now.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
963. Eating Shelf Stable Tuna With Garlic in Olive Oil if the Jar Is Leaking
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 ☣️
Dane's Cadmium Cod Liver
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cod liver with a Proposition 65 warning about cadmium.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Roux Raw Dough Cookies
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from roux raw dough cookies.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Drinking Water from a Source that Failed to Maintain Treatment for Removing Bacteria
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking water from a source that failed to maintain treatment for removing bacteria.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Brushing Your Teeth With a Toothbrush That Was Not in a Toothbrush Protector
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from brushing your teeth with a toothbrush that was not in a toothbrush protector.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Eating Lettuce in Michigan Right Now
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating lettuce in Michigan right now
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
957. Reheating Refrigerated Cooked Frozen Vegetables
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from reheating refrigerated cooked frozen vegetables (when the package says not to).
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
956. Drinking From a Bathroom Sink Water Fountain at the Louvre
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking from a bathroom sink water fountain at the Louvre.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
955. Aspirin Canning
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of aspirin canning.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
Making Your Own Maple Syrup
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from making your own maple syrup.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Herpes Spit Sandwich
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 ☣️
Smash Tacos
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating smash tacos.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
951. Eating Boiled Fresh Tortellini From a Package With a Few Mold Spots
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 ☣️
950. Takeout Chicken Tikka Masala Splashed With Hot Tub Water
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 👍🏼
Launching the "Good" Fireworks in Your Driveway
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from launching the "good" fireworks in your driveway.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
Feeding Lunchmeat to a Baby
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from feeding lunchmeat to a baby.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️🇨🇦
Pick Your Own Berries During a Norovirus Spike in June 2026
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating pick your own berries in an area during a norovirus spike in June 2026.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Yesterday's French Toast That Sat Out for 3 Hours Before Refrigeration
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating French toast that was made yesterday and sat out for 3 hours before refrigeration.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Frozen Ham From 1992
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from him that's been in the freezer since 1992.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Infinite Sichuan Pickles
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from a continuous homemade sichuan pickle fermenter
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Eating Food Cooked on a Restaurant Grill That Employees Have Used for Sex
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating food from a grill that had been previously used for sex.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Meal Kit Chicken Prepared Four Days After Arrival
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating meal kit chicken that's been in the refrigerator for four days.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Screwworm Infected Beef
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating beef from a screwworm infected cow.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Rockpot
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a Rockpot.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
Chicken Stock Out Overnight, Pressure Cooked Again for 30 Minutes
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 ☣️
Licking the Chicken Marinade Spoon, While Pregnant
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from licking the chicken marinade spoon, while pregnant.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
Re-Using Teabags After Hours or Days
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 👍🏼
Keeping Candy in the Bathroom
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of keeping candy in the bathroom.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Licking Someone Else's Ear Wax Off Your Finger
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 👍🏼
Racing a Bike Through Belgian Toothpaste
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from racing a bike through belgian toothpaste (i.e., mud).
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Leaving Frozen Berries Out for 2 Hours, Refreezing and Reusing
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from leaving frozen berries out of refrigeration for 2 hours, refreezing and reusing later in a smoothie.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Homemade Taco Seasoning Directly Added to Cooked Meat After Turning the Heat Off
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from adding homemade taco seasoning directly to cooked meat after turning the heat off.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Freeze Dried Human Kibble
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating foods turned into freeze dried human kibble.
Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
Nine Day Old Pease Porridge
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating pease porridge in the pot, nine days old.
Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️
