Was that actually food poisoning? 🤢🥩🤮

Also: the controversial “sick bowl.”

Happy NST day,

This week’s episode tackles a topic we’ve been debating for years now. I’ve developed a belief that “food poisoning” is vastly over-represented through self-diagnosis. So much so, that I’ve even begun to question its very existence.

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We spoke to Dr. Ben Chapman, Extension Food Safety Specialist at North Carolina State, and food safety lawyer Bill Marler to find out just how common foodborne illness is, where it comes from, and what you can do to avoid it.

Also discussed: Did your family have a dedicated bowl to vomit in? Will leftover rice kill you? And do you have to wash your chicken? Keep scrolling for some relevant links, and more updates on the “Right of Way” question from our latest mailbag episode.

Links & More:

• Check out Dr. Ben Chapman’s podcast (Food Safety Talk)

• Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food (Netflix)

• Good breakdown of the Jack in the Box outbreak featuring Bill Marler (NYT/Retro Report)

NST Mailbag: The RIGHT way to load a dishwasher (& more) 🧽 🍽️ 🫧

Per our recent mailbag, regarding funerals and the right of way, listener Meghan wrote in to let us know that this law varies from state to state:

“In Massachusetts, funeral processions have the legal right-of-way at intersections, meaning other vehicles must yield to them, even if the light is green or red. You must not drive between vehicles in the procession, and you must yield to emergency vehicles even if you are part of a procession. Drivers in the procession must follow the lead vehicle and keep the group together, using headlights and hazard lights, to maintain respect and safety.”

Thus, in Massachusetts, the legal answer would be: 1) Ambulance, 2) Funeral procession, 3) School bus, 4) All other traffic.

Thanks for the tip, Meghan!

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