Risky or Not?

Risky or Not?

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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.

Episode List

874. Dry Canning Potatoes

Jan 9th, 2026 12:00 PM

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from pressure canning cooked potatoes without added water. Dr. Don - risky ☣️  Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Potato Facebook Reel Resources: USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning | National Center for Home Food Preservation "Dry Canning" Isn't Canning - National Center for Home Food Preservation Potatoes, White – Cubed or Whole - National Center for Home Food Preservation National Botulism Surveillance Summary, 2021 | Botulism | CDC How to Can Dry Packed Potatoes: Step-by-Step Guide | The Canning Diva The Original Canning Rebels | Facebook Facebook certificate of analysis

873. Leftover Conveyer Belt Sushi

Jan 7th, 2026 12:00 PM

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating leftover conveyer belt sushi. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Conveyor Belt Sushi in Japan Conveyor belt sushi - Wikipedia Arrests made after wave of 'sushi terrorism' upends Japan's restaurant industry | Japan | The Guardian Florida Department of Health - Time as a Public Health Control Procedures

872. Medium Rare Chicken

Jan 5th, 2026 12:00 PM

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating medium rare (not ground) chicken. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Archive: National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) | Food Safety and Inspection Service Response to the Questions Posed by the Food Safety and Inspection Service Regarding Consumer Guidelines for the Safe Cooking of Poultry Products - ScienceDirect No FODMAP Chicken Paillard - FODMAP Everyday

871. Eating 1 or 2 Bites of Undercooked Ground Pork

Jan 2nd, 2026 12:00 PM

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating 1 or 2 bites of undercooked ground pork. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼  Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼   Meta Platforms - Wikipedia Cook to a Safe Minimum Internal Temperature | FoodSafety.gov What foodborne organisms are in pork? WHO and FAO published a report ranking foodborne viruses | Food Safety News Microbiological risk assessment of viruses in foods Part 1: Food attribution, analytical methods and indicators Presence of hepatitis E virus in commercially available pork products - PubMed

870. A Smoothie Made With a Cordless Drill

Dec 31st, 2025 12:00 PM

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from making a smoothie using a cordless drill. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼  Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼   Amazon.com: KatchOn, 2026 Glasses New Year Eve - Pack of 12 | Happy New Year Eyeglasses 2026 for New Years Eve Party Supplies 2026 | NYE Party Glasses | Happy New Years Decorations 2026 | NYE Decorations 2026 : Home & Kitchen Fans of Mr. Monk Group | Natalie making a smoothie with a power drill | Facebook Natalie Makes A Smoothie With A Power Drill | Monk - YouTube Mr. Monk Is on the Run (Part One) | Monk Wiki | Fandom Milwaukee 1 in. X 6 in. L Heat-Treated Steel Flat Boring Bit Quick-Change Hex Shank 1 pc Mfr# 48-27-1001 - Ace Hardware

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