Issue 221 (Audio Version)

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In this week’s episode:

* Worst and weirdest food frauds of 2025

* What’s next for The Rotten Apple

* Spotify for food safety nerds

* Food fraud alert for coffee beans

🍏 For a transcript and sources, see Issue 221 🍏

Cover image: Pigeon carcass at a Chinese restaurant. Policia Municipal Policia, via The Sun

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