Science · Health & Fitness · Life Sciences
by Don Schaffner and Ben Chapman
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.
In this 11-minute episode of 'Risky or Not?', Dr. Don and Professor Ben investigate whether toothpaste from a tube that split during packaging poses any health or safety risks. Both experts reach the same conclusion: it's not risky. The episode draws on scientific literature to examine the composition and safety…
Worth it if you've found toothpaste from a damaged tube and want quick expert reassurance that it's safe to use.
In this 18-minute episode of Risky or Not?, Dr. Don and Professor Ben evaluate whether it's safe to eat bacon from a package with a pinhole leak. Both experts reach the same conclusion: it's not risky. The episode draws on food safety guidance from the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service and discusses practical…
Worth it if you've found bacon with a pinhole leak and want quick expert reassurance, or if you enjoy practical food safety content with a light touch.
In this 10-minute episode of 'Risky or Not?', hosts Dr. Don and Professor Ben evaluate the food safety risks of eating store-bought lasagna that has been left out at room temperature overnight and then recooked. Both experts agree the practice is risky. The episode draws on peer-reviewed scientific literature to…
Worth it if you want a quick, expert-backed answer to a specific food safety question and don't mind a short, focused episode without broader context.
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