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.
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