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Fact-checkers debunk "Great Parmesan Crisis" heatwave claims
Social media falsely claims Italy's extreme heat threatens Parmigiano Reggiano production and regional banks holding cheese as collateral.
What to know
- Social media falsely claimed Italy's extreme heat created a "Great Parmesan Crisis" threatening cheese production and regional banks.
- Parmigiano Reggiano wheels are safely stored in climate-controlled aging facilities, unaffected by the heat wave.
- The claims appear to have been amplified and falsified by social media accounts across multiple platforms.
AP News Fact-checker
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