Don Schaffner
@bugcounter.bsky.social
Distinguished Professor, Extension Specialist and podcaster.
Views my own.
The best way to get your topic covered on our Risky or Not podcast is to use this link: bit.ly/RiskyorNot
Views my own.
The best way to get your topic covered on our Risky or Not podcast is to use this link: bit.ly/RiskyorNot
Today's episode is topical if not holiday themed.
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Ran into a lot of interesting guardrails in creating this image: chatgpt.com/share/69...
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Ran into a lot of interesting guardrails in creating this image: chatgpt.com/share/69...
856. Feeding Sealed Byheart Baby Formula to a Baby — Risky or Not?
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of feeding recalled sealed Byheart baby formula to a baby. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
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November 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Today's episode is topical if not holiday themed.
www.riskyornot.co/ep...
Ran into a lot of interesting guardrails in creating this image: chatgpt.com/share/69...
www.riskyornot.co/ep...
Ran into a lot of interesting guardrails in creating this image: chatgpt.com/share/69...
Reposted by Don Schaffner
this year, rather than stressing about thanksgiving (despite all the useful risky or nots) we are going out to dinner for the first time for the holidays! hopefully the chef is a listener!
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
this year, rather than stressing about thanksgiving (despite all the useful risky or nots) we are going out to dinner for the first time for the holidays! hopefully the chef is a listener!
In case you were thinking about cooking your American Thanksgiving turkey to 155°F tomorrow, this is the perfect post for you
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And yet another comically bad ChatGPT thermometer.
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And yet another comically bad ChatGPT thermometer.
855. Cooking Raw Turkey to 155 °F — Risky or Not?
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of cooking raw turkey to only 155 °F Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In case you were thinking about cooking your American Thanksgiving turkey to 155°F tomorrow, this is the perfect post for you
www.riskyornot.co/ep...
And yet another comically bad ChatGPT thermometer.
www.riskyornot.co/ep...
And yet another comically bad ChatGPT thermometer.
Yes but how many of those are for hockey?
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Yes but how many of those are for hockey?
Today's episode was a bit late but it's done and the rest of the episodes for the week are also set to go. No AI artwork, just Chef John touching his meat 🙄
854. Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib — Risky or Not?
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of making rare roast beef. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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November 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Today's episode was a bit late but it's done and the rest of the episodes for the week are also set to go. No AI artwork, just Chef John touching his meat 🙄
This was a fun one to record. It was also a fun one to do without recording, but you’ll never know.
853. Using a Swiss Army Knife Toothpick — Risky or Not?
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a swiss army knife toothpick. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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November 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This was a fun one to record. It was also a fun one to do without recording, but you’ll never know.
I've been lax about posting of social media re: Risky or Not, but I'm trying to get back on it. These two episodes just posted. www.riskyornot.co/ep... and www.riskyornot.co/ep...
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
851. Eric's Fizzy Grapefuit Juice — Risky or Not?
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming in date but fizzy grapefruit juice from a mechanically stressed container. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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November 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I've been lax about posting of social media re: Risky or Not, but I'm trying to get back on it. These two episodes just posted. www.riskyornot.co/ep... and www.riskyornot.co/ep...
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
I know I have not posted about risky or not episodes in a while, but we have been steadily putting them out. Today we met to record a bunch more, but forgot to hit the record button. We will meet next week and hopefully get caught up and even get a little bit ahead.
November 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I know I have not posted about risky or not episodes in a while, but we have been steadily putting them out. Today we met to record a bunch more, but forgot to hit the record button. We will meet next week and hopefully get caught up and even get a little bit ahead.
Reposted by Don Schaffner
Food Safety Talk 330: Some People Call Me Dr. Sweaty with @bugcounter.bsky.social is now up. This one has everything: Cartridge blowing, Selling Sunset pitches, radioactive shrimp and sweat
www.foodsafetytalk.com/food-safety-talk/2025/11/10/food-safety-talk-330-some-people-call-me-dr-sweaty
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Food Safety Talk 330: Some People Call Me Dr. Sweaty — Food Safety Talk
After warming up on hockey, baseball and other things, the guys dig into the CDC's scaling back of FoodNet as well as budget cuts ending some federally supported nutrition education. The conversation ...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Food Safety Talk 330: Some People Call Me Dr. Sweaty with @bugcounter.bsky.social is now up. This one has everything: Cartridge blowing, Selling Sunset pitches, radioactive shrimp and sweat
www.foodsafetytalk.com/food-safety-talk/2025/11/10/food-safety-talk-330-some-people-call-me-dr-sweaty
www.foodsafetytalk.com/food-safety-talk/2025/11/10/food-safety-talk-330-some-people-call-me-dr-sweaty
Reposted by Don Schaffner
Reposted by Don Schaffner
you can’t infringe on our right to bear hoagies
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
you can’t infringe on our right to bear hoagies
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November 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Some moments call for statesmanship. And sometimes you just need a guy from Chicago, Illinois.
November 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Some moments call for statesmanship. And sometimes you just need a guy from Chicago, Illinois.
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Because Jon just asked: uncarved, intact pumpkins do last at room temp for a long time and can be safely consumed as you would any hard winter squash that can be stored long term. You just don't want to eat anything that's been cut into and left out.
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Because Jon just asked: uncarved, intact pumpkins do last at room temp for a long time and can be safely consumed as you would any hard winter squash that can be stored long term. You just don't want to eat anything that's been cut into and left out.
Reposted by Don Schaffner
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Another one is up! Food Safety 329: Thing 1 and Thing 2 with @bugcounter.bsky.social and a couple of special guest is now up at www.foodsafetytalk.com/food-safety-talk/2025/10/16/food-safety-329-thing-1-and-thing-2 This one has everything: Hampsterdam, Intergalactic, blue hogs, and hand soap.
Food Safety 329: Thing 1 And Thing 2 — Food Safety Talk
In this episode Ben and Don are joined by not one, but two(!) mystery guests. In a surprise twist, Ben actually gets both correct (sorry for the spoiler). Kaitlyn Casuli and Dylan Bickers join the guy...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Another one is up! Food Safety 329: Thing 1 and Thing 2 with @bugcounter.bsky.social and a couple of special guest is now up at www.foodsafetytalk.com/food-safety-talk/2025/10/16/food-safety-329-thing-1-and-thing-2 This one has everything: Hampsterdam, Intergalactic, blue hogs, and hand soap.
Reposted by Don Schaffner
Had the delightful opportunity to join @bugcounter.bsky.social and Professor Ben on the most recent Food Safety Talk! Please enjoy Ben’s first W in 20 Questions, and pondering whether or not raw milk drinkers just want to drink half and half. overcast.fm/+AAAbu7YrKaY
Food Safety 329: Thing 1 And Thing 2 — Food Safety Talk
In this episode Ben and Don are joined by not one, but two(!) mystery guests. In a surprise twist, Ben actually gets both correct (sorry for the spoiler). Kaitlyn Casuli and Dylan Bickers join the guy...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Had the delightful opportunity to join @bugcounter.bsky.social and Professor Ben on the most recent Food Safety Talk! Please enjoy Ben’s first W in 20 Questions, and pondering whether or not raw milk drinkers just want to drink half and half. overcast.fm/+AAAbu7YrKaY
Reposted by Don Schaffner
Food Safety Talk 328: Kick The Kids Off Of the Internet with @bugcounter.bsky.social is now up! This one has everything, Fernando Valenzuela, Weekend at Bernie's, Boney M and vichyssoise www.foodsafetytalk.com/food-safety-talk/2025/9/24/food-safety-talk-328-kick-the-kids-off-of-the-internet
Food Safety Talk 328: Kick the Kids Off Of the Internet — Food Safety Talk
Ben and Don start the episode talking about IAFP, some upcoming live shows (one that has already happened) and baseball (which Ben is very much into right now). The guys talk about their summer vacati...
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September 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Food Safety Talk 328: Kick The Kids Off Of the Internet with @bugcounter.bsky.social is now up! This one has everything, Fernando Valenzuela, Weekend at Bernie's, Boney M and vichyssoise www.foodsafetytalk.com/food-safety-talk/2025/9/24/food-safety-talk-328-kick-the-kids-off-of-the-internet
Me, except I say “Extension Specialist" youtube.com/shorts/v...
September 27, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Me, except I say “Extension Specialist" youtube.com/shorts/v...
Behind on posting about bloated meat www.riskyornot.co/ep... and MREs www.riskyornot.co/ep... 🙄
827. Bloated Meat Packages — Risky or Not?
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of meat from puffy or bloated packages. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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September 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Behind on posting about bloated meat www.riskyornot.co/ep... and MREs www.riskyornot.co/ep... 🙄
Once we started to do a little bit of research, it was clear that this one was risky. www.riskyornot.co/ep... The show art does not disappoint. Catching up on posts. Soon will be caught up.
824. Drinking Horatio Nelson's Embalming Fluid Made With Brandy — Risky or Not?
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking drinking Horatio Nelson' embalming fluid made with brandy, with camphor and myrrh. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️
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September 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Once we started to do a little bit of research, it was clear that this one was risky. www.riskyornot.co/ep... The show art does not disappoint. Catching up on posts. Soon will be caught up.
This episode was a bit silly. I like the way the show art turned out. We also discover a potential real risk and appreciate how it was mitigated.
823. Costco Free Food Samples — Risky or Not?
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming Costco free food samples. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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September 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This episode was a bit silly. I like the way the show art turned out. We also discover a potential real risk and appreciate how it was mitigated.
Catching up on some old posts. In this episode we venture into one of Ben's favorite topics... Legionella.
822. Don's Rusty Shower Event — Risky or Not?
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of standing in a hotel bathroom in Athens Greece after a shower head explodes. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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September 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Catching up on some old posts. In this episode we venture into one of Ben's favorite topics... Legionella.
Finally had some time today to post yesterday‘s episode here: www.riskyornot.co/ep... Ben has some food safety adventures in the bath 🙄
821. Consuming a Fly in Wine, Twice — Risky or Not?
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of Consuming a fly in wine, on two different occasions. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼
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September 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Finally had some time today to post yesterday‘s episode here: www.riskyornot.co/ep... Ben has some food safety adventures in the bath 🙄