Casu Marzu: The Maggot-Filled Cheese Too Dangerous to Eat?

In this episode, James takes you on a bizarre journey through the history of cheese — from ancient dairy experiments to the science behind your favourite wedges — before unveiling the world’s most notorious fromage: Casu Marzu. This Sardinian cheese is packed with live maggots and has been banned in the EU for being too dangerous. Is it a gourmet treasure or a public health nightmare? Tune in as James explores how one of humanity’s oldest foods became one of its most extreme.