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What Happens to the Food You Try To Sneak into the Airport?

March 04, 2024 00:15:46 15.13 MB Downloads: 0

With the help from a podcast friend (Andres O’Hara of The Sporkful), we go inside one of the busiest airports on earth. And we find out the fate of all the food that gets confiscated by customs. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t get eaten. 

If you like these episodes, and are looking for more surprising and fascinating food stories, check out The Sporkful, which just released a new series called Deep Dish, which looks at the surprising history of dishes like Bagels, Tacos Al Pastor, and Tamales.