Episode 61 • • 1:03:02 - 1:07:11
61: One Big Ponzi Scheme
Portuguese Linguiça, Santos Sausage Factory, Food Regulation
John C. Dvorak recounts the history of Portuguese linguiça sausage in Newark, California, and the closure of the Santos factory in San Leandro. The factory owner reportedly killed two health inspectors after being harassed over traditional curing processes. Dvorak discusses the difficulty of finding authentic, chunky linguiça that meets modern health standards.