The Problem
Casu Marzu has become a target for international smuggling operations due to its high market value and strong global demand. Investigators in Germany have uncovered shipments hidden inside legitimate cargo containers, often mislabeled to avoid customs detection. Authorities including the FDA’s Office of Criminal Investigations have documented cases where distributors knowingly imported illegal or unregulated Casu Marzu. These operations reveal how profitable the underground food trade has become and why enforcement agencies continue to monitor suspicious imports.
Interesting Fact
This ingredient has appeared in multiple global food crime investigations.