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Would you eat casu marzu, cheese made with maggots?

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Jana Oertel in Sardinia, Italy
February 7, 2025

Bite into this cheese from Sardinia at your own peril. Cazu marzu is made with maggots. If they're still alive when eaten, they can harm your health.

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