Risky or Not?

A short podcast about everyday risks from germs

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ChatGPT image description: A clear plastic wine-style bottle filled with pale yellow eggnog stands against a white background. Its label reads “White Wine,” crudely crossed out with black marker, with “eggnog” handwritten underneath in red, giving the bottle a humorous, improvised appearance.

883. Eggnog in a Plastic Wine Bottle

January 30, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eggnog commercially sold in a plastic wine bottle.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

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January 30, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Eggnog, Allergens, Egg, Milk, Mislabeling

DALL·E - A hand pouring food out of a bag labeled 'beef', but the food coming out is clearly chicken. The hand is mid-pour, and the chicken pieces are detailed.

632. Eating a Food Recalled for Misbranding if You Are Not Allergic to Any of the Ingredients

June 24, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a food recalled for misbranding if you are not allergic to any of the ingredients

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

  • Sage on X: "@bugcounter @benjaminchapman Just curious, assuming you’re not allergic to eggs, why does FSIS consider this so risky they need to be discarded? Is it because it was such a monumental lapse in QC that they’re hedging for other issues? https://t.co/SU0aOtSuiH https://t.co/LtUxW34tS0" / X
  • Conagra Brands, Inc., Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens | Food Safety and Inspection Service
  • Beef & Broccoli labels
  • Out of an Abundance of Caution definition | Cambridge English Dictionary
  • P.f. Chang's Frozen Orange Chicken Meal - 22oz : Target
June 24, 2024 /Don Schaffner
Allergens, Recalled food, Mislabeling

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