Unwashed Coffee Cups

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Unwashed Coffee Cups

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Feb 17, 2020

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of reusing your coffee cup without washing in between. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ??

Released:

Feb 17, 2020

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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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Unwashed Coffee Cups: Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of reusing your coffee cup without washing in between. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
Cotton Towel Dispensers: Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks posed by reusable cotton towel dispensers. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
12 min listen
Out of Date Ravioli: Dr. Don and Professor Ben discus the risky posed by consumption of Mushroom Ravioli that is several weeks past it’s use by date. by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
Melted Styrofoam: Dr. Don and Professor Ben the risks of eating food that was in contact with melted styrofoam. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
8 min listen
Non-Canonical First Episode by Risky or Not?
14 min listen
17: Soaking Beans Overnight: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from soaking beans overnight before cooking. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
Barefoot Kitchen Staff: Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of eating in an establishment where the kitchen staff are not wearing shoes. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
24: Puppies: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the microbiological risks from puppies. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
7 min listen
21: Five Year Old Candy Canes: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating five year old candy canes. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
7 min listen
Cast Iron Cleaning: Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of light cleaning of cast iron pans. by Risky or Not?
6 min listen
Hot Air Hand Dryers: Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks posed by hot air hand dryers. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
9 min listen
Doner Kebab: Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss whether doner kebab meat (also called gyro meat) is risky or not when it comes to food poisoning. by Risky or Not?
12 min listen
47: Peanut Butter Fingering: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of double dipping a finger into your peanut butter. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
Methanol Hand Sanitizer: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risk of methanol hand sanitizer. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
9 min listen
Etrog: Dr. Don and Professor Ben the safety of using Etrog Fruit for preparation of food items. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
Vintage Pyrex: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating off vintage pyrex that might contain lead. by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
Refrigerated Grease: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by storing leftover cooking grease in the refrigerator for a year. by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
19: Unrefrigerated Mayo: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of unrefrigerated mayonaise. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
8 min listen
Composting Recalled Lettuce: Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of backyard composting lettuce that was recalled for pathogenic E. coli. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
Budnik's Banana: Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks from eating a banana where the skin has split, exposing the flesh. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
8 min listen
Thawed Crab Legs: Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks from cooked, frozen crab legs thawed for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
6 min listen
18: RTE Foods in the Raw Meat Section: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of grocery stores stocking ready to eat items in the meat section. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
9 min listen
Salt Pigs: Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of cross-contamination from using a salt pig. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
8 min listen
50: Reusing Wood in the Kitchen: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing wood in the kitchen. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
14 min listen
23: iPhones and the Immunocompromised: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from the immunocompromised handling devices like iPhones. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
30: Cutting Mold Off Hard Cheese: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of cutting mold off hard cheese. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
7 min listen
26: Dried Pig Eat Pet Treats: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from dried pig eat pet treats to pet owners. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
45: Masked Waiters Touching Your Plate: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of masked waiters touching your plate. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
40: Refrozen Butter: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of refreezing butter. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
28: Bar Soap: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using bar soap Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
14 min listen

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612. Making Smoothies in a Blender Carafe and Rinsing With Very Hot and High Pressure Water but No Soap: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of making smoothies in a blender carafe and rinsing with very hot and high pressure water but no soap. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
19 min listen
611. Eating at a Restaurant Under a Bridge: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating at a restaurant under a bridge at the San Antonio Riverwalk. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
12 min listen
610. Unrefrigerated Unlabeled Pickled Quail Eggs From a Country Store: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating unrefrigerated unlabeled pickled quail eggs from a country store. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
20 min listen
609. Unexpected Powdered Gravy: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from receiving unexpected powder in the mail. Dr. Don - not risky ?? P rofessor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
608. Breaking Your Eggs on Something Pointed: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of breaking your eggs on something pointed versus something flat. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
16 min listen
607. Giving CPR to a Baby Rabbit: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of giving mouth-to-mouth CPR to a baby rabbit. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
606. Shaking Hands: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by shaking hands. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
14 min listen
605. Only Washing Your Veggies After Peeling: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of washing vegetables after peeling instead of before peeling. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
604. A Cut Apple That Has Been to School Twice: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of sending a kid to school with a cut apple that has already been to school the day before. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
16 min listen
603. Drinking Water That Had a Body in It for a Month: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking water from a reservoir that had a body in it for a month. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
21 min listen
602. Hamburger Made With a Bun Touching Raw Meat: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating a burger made with the bun touching the raw meat during cooking. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
13 min listen
601. Reusing Electric Kettle Water: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing electric kettle water. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
600. Eating Raw Chicken Every Day: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating raw chicken every day. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
18 min listen
599. Brining Meat in a Refrigerator Drawer: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of brining meat in a refrigerator drawer without secondary containment. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? I tried to get a little creative and I told DALL·E to hide the... by Risky or Not?
16 min listen
598. Laura's Misbehaving Fridge: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of storing food in a refrigerator that keeps food at 42-45 °F. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
13 min listen
597. Using a Netipot with Tap Water: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using a netipot with tap water. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
16 min listen
596. Homemade Cashew Cheese: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of homemade cashew cheese. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
16 min listen
595. Groceries in a Car Trunk in the Winter for Four and a Half Hours: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming groceries stored in a car trunk in the winter for about four and a half hours. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
16 min listen
594. Expired Sushi in a Unplugged Refrigerator for 7 Hours: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating out of date sushi from a refrigerator that was unplugged for about seven hours. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
593. Cooking With Aluminium Foil: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by cooking with aluminium foil. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
16 min listen
Eating Pickles From a Vat That a Man Dunked His Head Into: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating pickles from a vat that someone has dunked their head into. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
15 min listen
591. Drinking Water From Switzerland's 7,000 Lakes: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking untreated lakewater from Switzerland. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
15 min listen
590. Kejni's Extra-Crispy Roast Potato Recipe: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of leaving boiled chunks of Yukon gold potatoes at room temperature overnight. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
16 min listen
589. Hamburger Left in Car for Three Days: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating a smelly hamburger left in car for three days. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
12 min listen
588. Swollen Can of Surströmming: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating surströmming from a swollen can. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
14 min listen
587. Homemade Jerky From Facebook Marketplace: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating homemade beef jerky from facebook marketplace. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
15 min listen
586. Jane's Raw Ground Beef in the Deli Station: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of storing raw ground beef in a deli preparation station near ready-to-eat foods. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
21 min listen
585. Drinking From a "Common Cup" for Communion: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking from a “common cup” for communion. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
584. Chicken Washed With Bleach and Soap: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating chicken washed with bleach and soap Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
12 min listen
583. Food From a Table With Live Fish Swimming in It: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating at a table with live fish swimming in it. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen

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62. Drinking Directly From a Soda Can: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking directly from a soda can. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
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60. Reusing Disposable Coffee Cups: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing disposable coffee cups. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
9 min listen
305. Uncovered Trash Cans in Women’s/Unisex Bathrooms: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by feminine hygiene products in uncovered trash cans in women’s/unisex bathrooms. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
344. Max's Unwashed Basil: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks making pesto from homegrown basil without washing it first. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
544. Toddler Getting Into Kitchen Trash: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks a toddler getting into kitchen trash. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
92. Refrigerating Unopened Canned Food: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of refrigerating unopened canned food. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
12 min listen
47: Peanut Butter Fingering: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of double dipping a finger into your peanut butter. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
140. Will's One Tong Grilling Method: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using the same tong to flip meat on a grill and to serve that meat. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
409. Not Fully Drying Your Hands: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of not fully drying your hands after washing them. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
17 min listen
390. Tongs Up Self Service Utensils: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of storing eating utensils with the business end pointing up. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
15 min listen
395. Open Dippin' Dots in a Sporting Event Bathroom Stall: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of bringing an open Dippin’ Dots container into a bathroom stall during a sporting event (you know what kind of sport we’re talking about ?). Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky... by Risky or Not?
16 min listen
323. Stirring Your Coffee With a Hotel Pen: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of stirring your coffee with a hotel pen. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
15 min listen
219. Take Out Omelette With “Pepper”: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of a mysterious take out omelette with “pepper”. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
15 min listen
285. Bringing Your Own Banana: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a banana split from a “bring your own banana” shop. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
67. Three Day Old Hand Towels: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using three day old hand towels. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
12 min listen
317. Preparing Food in a Bitchen: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of preparing food in a bitchen (combination bathroom/kitchen). Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
17 min listen
550. Water for Cooking Held in the Danger Zone: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of holding water used for cooking in a restaurant in the danger zone all day. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
13 min listen
54: Touching Your Face: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of touching your face during the pandemic. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
13 min listen
227. Open Turkey Bacon a Few Weeks After It's Best by Date: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating from an open turkey bacon package a few weeks after it’s best by date. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
220. Eating Carrot Top Pesto: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating pesto made with carrot tops. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
49: Reusing Dirty Baby Bibs: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing dirty baby bibs within 4 hours. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
521. Unwashed Bananas: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating bananas without washing the peal first. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
12 min listen
437. Dolly's Dry Pickles: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating pickles refrigerated with the juice. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
9 min listen
448. Pool Pizza: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating a slice of pizza dipped momentarily in a pool. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? Mystery Guest 1 - not risky ?? Mystery Guest 2 - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
11 min listen
293. Low Volume Lasagna at Olive Garden: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of low volume lasagna (made with beef reused over 11 days) at Olive Garden. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
12 min listen
461. Foods Cooked in the Outdoors by 12 to 14 Year Old Scouts: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating food cooked in the outdoors by 12 to 14 year old Scouts. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
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237. My Twinkie Smells Like Poop: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating food near a sewage treatment plant. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
12 min listen
542. Hissing Foaming Canned Blueberries: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating canned blueberries that hiss and foam on opening. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
12 min listen
42: Reboiling Soup: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating reboiled soup stored at room temperature. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ by Risky or Not?
10 min listen
75. Restaurant Baked Potato Skins: Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating restaurant baked potato skins. Dr. Don - not risky ?? Professor Ben - not risky ?? by Risky or Not?
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