Month: August 2023
Italy: Cheese Makers Are Putting Microchips in 90-pound Cheese Wheels to Combat Counterfeiters
Makers of Parmigiano-Reggiano in Italy are adding microchips to their cheese wheels to combat counterfeiters selling knock-offs. Although the chips are reported to be edible, placed on a food-safe label, and cannot be read remotely, critics are concerned about tracking and safety in the case of ingestion.