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Originally posted by Rodinus
The US government slapped an import ban on mimolette cheese ...
Agency officials say there is no official “ban” and they have not issued import alerts that would prevent shipments from entering the country if they meet safety standards.
The agency also said that it has “no established levels” for the maximum number of mites allowed on cheese and that inspectors evaluate import samples on a case-by-case basis.
Originally posted by Rodinus
The US Food and Drug Administration says its inspectors found too many cheese mites per square inch crawling on the cheese, raising allergy concerns.
Originally posted by butcherguy
Cheese mites don't bother me. Dust mites live on your skin, hell they feed on your skin.
I made gravy with flour that had weevils in it once. Saw the weevils after the gravy was cooking. I didn't have any other flour, so I ate it. I didn't taste any different with weevils in it.
Originally posted by Trueman
Next thing we will see is "Mimolette Type" cheese made in USA in the markets, fully approved by FDA. It will be cheaper, RBST and artificially flavored and colored. It won't have mites problems due all the chemicals added. Monsanto will have a benefit from all this.
Originally posted by butcherguy
reply to post by Rodinus
As far as I know, the 'con gusano' mezcal is still available. I prefer it to tequila and have eaten more of those worms than I should have.
Originally posted by Trueman
reply to post by Rodinus
I know what you mean
I lived part of my life in an area of South America with strong italian culture influence. People there make their own wine every year, just for family consumption. Most of it consumed in family celebrations and festivities, in combination with great barbecues made of animals they grew up by themselves or bought from someone you know how they feed them.