Was that actually food poisoning?

E32 - Was that actually food poisoning?

Published: September 10, 2025

Duration: 41:46

Why do some people seem to suffer the ills of foodborne illness at an alarming frequency, while others cruise through rare steaks unimpeded? In this episode, we bravely (or foolishly) ask: does food poisoning actually exist? This week, we talk to food safety experts to find out what food poisoning actually 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? 

Our guests this week are Dr. Ben Chapman, Ex...