Food safety is the subject and it starts with pizza pops. Two outbreaks in three years: one E. coli, one salmonella. Dr. Keith Warriner explains how something most people assume is safe to cook at home went wrong twice.

The microwave is the common thread in the E. coli case. Microwaves heat unevenly, leaving cold spots where bacteria survive. The salmonella outbreak traced to dried milk powder in the dough, where the bacteria becomes heat-resistant in low-moisture environments. Proper cooking fixes both problems. The meat thermometer is not optional.

Pistachios are the bigger story. A salmonella outbreak linked to them has been running for over a year. Not all contaminated stock has been recalled. Salmonella survives the salting and roasting process.

Topics: food safety, pizza pop recall, E. coli, salmonella, pistachio outbreak

GUEST: Dr. Keith Warriner

Originally aired on 2026-05-28

Food safety is the subject and it starts with pizza pops. Two outbreaks in three years: one E. coli, one salmonella. Dr. Keith Warriner explains how something most people assume is safe to cook at home went wrong twice.
The microwave is the common thread in the E. coli case. Microwaves heat unevenly, leaving cold spots where bacteria survive. The salmonella outbreak traced to dried milk powder in the dough, where the bacteria becomes heat-resistant in low-moisture environments. Proper cooking fixes both problems. The meat thermometer is not optional.
Pistachios are the bigger story. A salmonella outbreak linked to them has been running for over a year. Not all contaminated stock has been recalled. Salmonella survives the salting and roasting process.
Topics: food safety, pizza pop recall, E. coli, salmonella, pistachio outbreak
GUEST: Dr. Keith Warriner
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-28

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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