Best Compostable Packaging Podcasts (2025)

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835. "Cooking" a Wrapped Egg in a Compost Pile 12:35

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cooking a wrapped egg in a compost pile. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Composting Temperature Egg update : r/composting Onsen Tamago (Japanese-style Soft-Boiled Egg) - RecipeTin Japan British Lion Eggs | What Does the Lion Stamp Mean | Egg Info Cooking Eggs Sous Vide…

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834. Washing Drinking Glasses With Only Hot Water and Friction 13:24

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of washing drinking glasses with only hot water and friction. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Still too hot: Examination of water temperature and water heater characteristics 24 years after manufacturers adopt voluntary temperature setting - PMC Quantifying the Effects of Water Temp…

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Soothed by a Sound Bath with Crystal Bowl practitioner Jessica Holley 26:49

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833. British Dishwashing Method 17:48

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using the British dishwashing method. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Bacon Method Instagram Is It Safe To Clean Your Dishes The ‘British Way’? Health Experts Explain Three the Hard Way (film) - Wikipedia Human health risk assessment of chloroxylenol in liquid hand soap and dis…

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Ep. 49- “The Truth About Stress, Skincare, and Your Immune System” with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, Immunologist and founder of AveSeena and ChicScience Labs 58:25

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In this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble sits down with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, an immunologist, molecular medicine expert, wellness coach, and founder of AveSeena and ChicScience Labs. Dr. Ebru explains the critical impact of stress and inflammation, especially “inflammaging” on skin health, and why acute inflamm…

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832. Biting the Head Off a Bat or Dove 11:22

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from biting the head off a bat or a dove. Fedica text: Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Black Sabbath ~ War Pigs - YouTube War Pigs - Wikipedia Fairies Wear Boots - YouTube Fairies Wear Boots - Wikipedia Did Ozzy Osbourne really bite the head off a live bat? Frontiers | An overview of bats m…

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831. Drinking Coffee Made With Water From a Reservoir With a Bit of Algae 16:14

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking coffee made from a coffee maker that has algae growing in the transparent water reservoir. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 The coffee-machine bacteriome: biodiversity and colonisation of the wasted coffee tray leach - PMC Preliminary Investigation on Hygienic-Sanitary Qu…

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Plastic-Free Paper Packaging: Flexi-Hex on Designing for Luxury and Sustainability 29:43

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Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley and Brodie Vander Dussen, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. In this episode, Sam Boex and Bell…

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Coping with Dementia with top neuroscientist & author of Still Me, Dr Sabina Brennan 40:48

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Send us a text How can we prevent dementia and if we or someone we love does get it what can we do about it? If you want to know how to prevent dementia or what to do if you or a loved one does get it, listen to my guest this week Dr Sabina Brennan, top neuroscientist and bestselling author of Still Me in which she combines her professional knowled…

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830. Eating Skate Ice 17:58

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating ice off of your hockey skates. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Raptors Instagram 571. Hockey Ice Gum — Risky or Not? Ice resurfacer - Wikipedia 316. Using Cups to Scoop Water Out of a Shared Bowl — Risky or Not? How Untreated Water Will Affect The Quality Of Your Ice Surfa…

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829. Betty Crocker Frosting Stored Out of Refrigeration 8:56

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of storing frosting that says “Cover and refrigerate leftover frosting up to 30 days” at room temperature after opening. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Justin Ekins on X: “@benjaminchapman @bugcounter would it be risky or not to store this Betty Crocker vanilla frosting out of the …

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828. Vintage US Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs) 19:30

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming “vintage” (i.e., old) MREs from around the world, but focusing in those from the US. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Meal, Ready-to-Eat - Wikipedia Ensuring the Safety and Quality of RTE Meals for U.S. Service Members | Food Safety Jeremy Zenlea | LinkedIn Army research…

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Are we the stronger sex & why does it matter? With Author & Science Journalist Starre Vartan 40:33

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Send us a text Why do we define strength based on what only men's bodies do? Why aren't the strengths of the female body considered "strong"? If you’re interested in how to make the most from our bodies in relation to the world around us, listen to my guest Starre Vartan, science journalist, environmental writer, sustainable living expert, essayist…

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827. Bloated Meat Packages 19:12

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of meat from puffy or bloated packages. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Basset Hound Bloat Chart 465. Kurtis’s Puffy Sausage — Risky or Not? Are “Bloated” Meat Packages Safe? We Asked a Food Safety Expert | The Kitchn TikTok - Always check your meat for this! Modified Atmosphere and…

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Ep. 48- “Roundtable: Packaging, Plastics & Platforms toward Circular Economy” with Emily Anne Friedman (Recycled Plastics Editor, ICIS), Ryan Fox (Packaging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence) and Nicole ... 1:06:56

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In this special roundtable episode of the Product and Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble sat down with industry experts Emily Anne Friedman (Recycled Plastics Editor, ICIS), and Ryan Fox (Packaging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence) and Nicole Toole (Founder of ECGO) to unpack definitions of sustainability, the impact of data and technolog…

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826. Ballpark Cheeseburger With Self-Serve Sticky Cheese 12:20

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating Ballpark cheeseburger made with with self-serve sticky cheese handled by others. Fedica text: Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Alexandria Aces Collegiate Summer Baseball Team in Alexandria, Virginia A Study of Staphylococcus Aureus Growth in Model Systems and Processed Ch…

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825. Air Cooled Hard Boiled Eggs After a Week at Room Temperature 17:39

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating air cooled hard boiled eggs after a week at room temperature. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 775. Coin in Cup for Freezer Safety After Power Outages — Risky or Not? FDA Food Code | FDA 210. Air cooled hard boiled eggs at room temperature — Risky or Not? 467. Rich’s Hard…

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How our ultra-processed world is impacting women's health with author Milli Hill 30:27

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Send us a text How is our Ultra-processed world impacting women's health? If you’re interested in living life in a less ultra-processed way listen to this week’s guest Milli Hill, investigative journalist with a specialism in women’s health and an expert in contemporary attitudes to birth. She is the founder of the Positive Birth Movement (PBM)& au…

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824. Drinking Horatio Nelson's Embalming Fluid Made With Brandy 13:17

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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 ☣️ Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson - Wikipedia Camphor overdose: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Nelson: A Personal History: Hibbert, Christopher: 9780201624571…

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823. Costco Free Food Samples 12:52

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming Costco free food samples. Fedica text: Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Food Safety Talk Multistate outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections associated with in-store sampling of an aged raw-milk Gouda cheese, 2010 - PubMed Are Costco Samples Safe To Eat? Here’s …

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822. Don's Rusty Shower Event 17:23

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of standing in a hotel bathroom in Athens Greece after a shower head explodes. Fedica text: Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Legionnaires disease in Athens 13th ICPMF About Legionnaires’ Disease | Legionella | CDC Legionnaires’ Disease - NYC Health CDC Providing a Home for Guests, no…

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Killing kegels with urologist & author of The Second Mouth Dr Nicole Fleischmann 42:20

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Send us a text How is your pelvic floor, the muscles that you sit on which control your bladder and bowels, an essential part of your overall health? If you’re interested in getting back control of your pelvic floor function, listen to my guest this week, Dr. Nicole Fleischmann, a pioneering urologist, pelvic floor surgeon, & innovator transforming…

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821. Consuming a Fly in Wine, Twice 22:04

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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 👍🏼 Food Safety Talk 327: You Got It In Two (Live from AFDO 2025) — Food Safety Talk Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann Wines - 19 Crimes 159. Food, Once a Fly Has Landed on It — Risky or Not? Task M…

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Ep. 47- “The ABCs of Partnerships through Access & Business Certifications” with Marc Winston, Senior Director at National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) and the President and CEO ... 1:00:25

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In this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble reconnects with longtime friend Marc Winston, Senior Director at National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) and the President and CEO of Marc Winston Enterprises. Marc and Megan reminisce on growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, along with Marc’s journe…

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820. "Canning" an Unrefrigerated Low Acid Canned Food 18:30

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using a beer canning line to package low acid canned food that will not be refrigerated. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Chumbawamba - Tubthumping - YouTube Iron Heart Mobile Canning | The Leader In Quality Canning Death Wish Coffee Co. Announces Recall of Nitro Cold Brew Cans From Retai…

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819. Storing Garlic Confit in Ben's Refrigerator for Two Weeks 15:38

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of storing garlic confit at 37 °C (in Ben’s refrigerator) for two weeks. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Garlic-in-oil associated botulism: episode leads to product modification. | AJPH | Vol. 80 Issue 11 Botulism from Chopped Garlic: Delayed Recognition of a Major Outbreak | Annals…

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818. Not Drinking 8 Glasses of Water a Day 13:12

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks if you don’t drink 8 glasses of water a day. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Do you really need to drink water? Find out here | TikTok The Water Myth | Office for Science and Society - McGill University | Office for Science and Society - McGill University Effect of Coaching to Incre…

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817. Going to the Beach With a Vibrio Alert 9:50

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of going to the beach with a Vibrio vulnificus alert. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Department of Public Health alerts public to rare Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in coastal waters | Mass.gov About Vibrio Infection | Vibrio Infection | CDC Quantitative Risk Assessment on the Public …

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Ep. 46- “Family First: Crafting a Business Legacy Together” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC and Brandon Gamble, CEO of Pallet Pros 40:48

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In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble has a heartfelt conversation with her husband and business partner, Brandon Gamble, CEO of Pallet Pros and Pallet Pros Academy. They discuss building a business legacy together, balancing entrepreneurship with new parenthood, and the realities of running two companies as a…

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816. Washing Produce With Just Plain Water 17:34

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of just washing produce in plain water vs. a fancy gizmo. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Garrnish Pesticide Purifier: The Complete Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner – garrnish Pesticide Residue Monitoring Report and Data for FY 2022 | FDA Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Questions an…

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815. Radioactive Shrimp 24:34

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating shrimp impacted by the recent recall. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 FDA Advises Public Not to Eat, Sell, or Serve Certain Imported Frozen Shrimp from an Indonesian Firm | FDA Walmart recalls its frozen shrimp in 13 states, citing potential radioactive contamination | PBS…

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814. Eating Dane's Raw Teewurst 21:29

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming teewurst that is made from raw meat which says that it must be cooked to 165°F. Teawurst Bain-marie - Wikipedia Microbiological risk assessment of viruses in foods Part 1: Food attribution, analytical methods and indicators Hepatitis E - Wikipedia Hepatitis E Hepatitis E Basics | Hepatit…

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813. Squishing a Bug That Smells Like Maple Syrup 11:31

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from squishing a bug that smells like maple syrup. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Maple syrup smelling bug Boxelder bugs | UMN Extension Heritage Minutes: Wilder Penfield - YouTube Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas | SCTV | Great White North: Canadian Education - YouTube Is Smelling Bur…

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812. Soaking Cedar Planks for Salmon in Room Temperature Water 19:47

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from soaking cedar planks to be used for cooking salmon in water at room temperature. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 670. Cooking Salmon on Moldy Cedar Planks — Risky or Not? FDA Food Code | FDA Food Code 2022 | FDA Cutting Boards of Plastic and Wood Contaminated Experimentally wit…

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Ep. 45 - "What Compostable Packaging Really Means?” with Rhodes Yepsen, Executive Director of Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) 53:57

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In the "Product & Packaging Powerhouse" Megan Young Gamble speaks with Rhodes Yepsen, Executive Director of Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI )to break down the differences between compostable and biodegradable packaging, the importance of clear certification, and how labeling and policy can help fight greenwashing. Rhodes shares his unique jou…

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811. Raspberries at Room Temperature for About 28 Hours 9:10

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of leaving raspberries at room temperature for about 28 hours. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Post by @batecho.bsky.social — Bluesky 707. Eating Fruit That’s Been Bitten by a Bat — Risky or Not? Pathogen Modeling Program (PMP) pH of Selected Foods Microbiological Surveillance Sampl…

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810. White Bread 14:54

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from white bread. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Katie Swanson | LinkedIn Evaluation and Definition of Potentially Hazardous Foods Paul Anthony Hall Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Merle Pierson | Food Science & Technology | Virginia Tech group fitness instructors — THE…

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Ep. 44 - "Going into THRIVING TWOS of the podcast” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC 23:13

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In this special solo episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble reflects on reaching the second anniversary of the show. She shares transparent insights into the evolution of the podcast, lessons learned, and the major themes that have emerged, especially prestige products, sustainability, and the importance of community. …

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809. Using a Towel With a "Big Brown Streak" 16:15

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a towel with a “big brown streak”. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Meaning of word “banger” : r/EnglishLearning fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me - Wiktionary, the free dictionaryBy Don Schaffner and Ben Chapman

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808. Sushi Left on the Counter Overnight 11:05

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating sushi left on the counter overnight. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ sushi - Risky or Not? 594. Expired Sushi in a Unplugged Refrigerator for 7 Hours — Risky or Not? overnight - Risky or Not? Scombroid fish poisoning: Factors influencing the production of histamine in tuna suppl…

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807. Eating Raw Frozen Spinach in a Smoothie 11:35

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating raw frozen spinach in a smoothie. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Home - AFFI - American Frozen Food Institute Thermal Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella during Water and Steam Blanching of Vegetables - ScienceDirect Frozen Food Development Recalls Lid…

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806. Chicken From a Bag With Chicken in the Seam 11:38

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating cooked chicken from a bag where one piece of chicken was caught in the bag seam. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Sainsbury’s Chargrilled 60g | Sainsbury’s Miles Davis famously said “It’s not the notes you play, it’s the notes you don’t play.” Who are some bassists that e…

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805. Mamma Birding (Chewing Food for Other People) 14:30

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating food someone else has chewed and sent through the mail to you. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Instagram yuck someone’s yum - Wiktionary, the free dictionary Nathan For You - Dumb Starbucks - Open for Business - YouTube Dumb Starbucks - Wikipedia What Happened To Stephanie Matto A…

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804. Ben's Missing Thermometer 16:42

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating a beef hamburger cooked by Professor Ben without a thermometer. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Jersey Shore (TV series) - Wikipedia Jersey Shore - Wikipedia Bald Head Island NC Waterproof Pocket Digital Thermometer PDT300 from Comark 83. Cannibal or Tiger Meat Sandwiche…

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803. Unpasteurized Suitcase Saint Nectaire Cheese 25:27

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of transporting unpasteurized Saint Nectaire Cheese from France to Canada Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Saint Nectaire River Cruises - European, Asian, Mississippi & Nile Cruises | Viking® Home - Kinderdijk Dunning–Kruger effect - Wikipedia 729. Eating Raw Milk Gouda Cheese in an Unregula…

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802. Sealed Jar With Sauce on the Rim and No Pop 16:14

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming food from a sealed jar that has dried sauce on the rim and might not have had the safety button down. Fedica text: Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Eat or Toss? Is it OK to eat? Canadian Pronunciation of Pasta Explained | TikTok Not Just Creamy Basil Pasta Sauce (Limited Edition…

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801. Letting Your Drunk Partner Cook Raw Chicken While You Prepare a Fresh Salad in a Small Kitchen 10:01

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of preparing a salad in a small kitchen while your drunk partner cooks raw chicken. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ About Campylobacter infection | Campylobacter | CDC Salmonella Infection | Salmonella Infection | CDC Chicken and Food Poisoning | Food Safety | CDC…

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Replacing plastics with compostable packaging with Shellworks Founder Insiya Jafferjee- Veuve Cliquot BOLD Woman Future Awards winner, Part 3 29:33

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Send us a text How can we eliminate plastic pollution by developing sustainable packaging solutions that seamlessly integrate into the natural environment? If you’re interested in a world without plastic pollution, listen to my guest this week Insiya Jafferjee, winner of the Veuve Cliquot Bold Woman Awards 2025 Future Award and founder of Shellwork…

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800. Linda's Vichyssoise 17:04

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from consuming a very old swollen can of soup linked to a company that caused a botulism outbreak in 1971. Fedica text: Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Marvin Tung Student Case Competition | CIFST Marvin Tung - UBC Library Open Collections Spoilage of Canned Foods - Food Microbiology: Princ…

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799. Combining Breastmilk Collected in Shells Over Three Days to Feed a Healthy Infant 11:48

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of collecting breastmilk in shells over three days to feed to a healthy infant. Fedica text: Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Milk Collection Breast Shells | Medela Breast Milk Storage Questions and Answers | Breastfeeding | CDC CDC Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk April Foglem…