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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 40 MIN

Food That Kills

from Flavorphiles · host Tanner Agar

Amuse Booze: Tepache — Fermented & Safe, despite what the Dallas Health Department SaysTanner and Jerry explore the darker side of dining in an episode dedicated to foods that kills. They begin with cautionary tales from history, including embalmed milk, a 2008 CEO who went to prison, and arsenic-laced candy—reminders that food safety hasn’t always been a given. In the second segment, they sit down with one of the scientists responsible for removing salmonella from modern turkey production to understand how it’s done—and what you should know when cooking your own bird. From there, Tanner shares a few health inspector horror stories, reflecting on what happens when enforcement power meets questionable understanding.The episode concludes with a nuanced conversation about controversial ingredients—puffer fish, raw milk, and other foods that carry risk. Tanner explains why, in the right hands and under the right conditions, some culinary dangers may be worth taking.Thank you for listening! Join us again every weekend for more food inspired fun. Have questions you want answered, comments to make the show better, do you want to join our growing list of radio stations partners, or just keep in touch? Let us know at Flavorphiles.com. Follow on Instagram:Flavorphiles: https://www.instagram.com/flavorphilespod/Tanner: https://www.instagram.com/tagaragar/Follow on Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@flavorphilesAll episodes produced and owned by Tanner Agar. All rights reserved.

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