The Riskiest Cheese in the World: Delicacy Infested with Jumping Maggots
Tech & AI | June 26, 2024, 7:04 p.m.
Casu Marzu, the world's most dangerous cheese, is not for the faint of heart. Made with live cheese fly larvae, this Sardinian delicacy is banned in many places due to the risk of intestinal myiasis. Even if you manage to get rid of most maggots before eating, infection is still a possibility. Symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, and some cases can be asymptomatic. Despite its dangers, casu marzu has been enjoyed for centuries. While some claim not to notice the maggots, the potential risks outweigh any culinary curiosity. The unsettling sight of live maggots in the cheese is enough to deter most people from ever trying it. Remembering that someone is consuming this hazardous cheese daily is a reminder of the extreme measures some will take for a unique culinary experience.