Here's a list of the top 10 cheese-related disasters that occurred in January:
A group of thieves stole 500 pounds of artisanal gouda from a local dairy farm, leaving the owner with a hefty bill for replacement cheese.
A batch of tainted cheese spreaders caused widespread food poisoning in a small town, prompting a recall of all locally-made cheese products.
A freak storm caused a power outage that melted 3000 pounds of mozzarella, leaving pizza shops scrambling to restock.
A shipment of feta went bad, causing 10,000 Greek salads to spoil, resulting in a nationwide shortage of croutons.
A cheese-themed amusement park in Wisconsin had its grand opening, but the smell of 100 tons of processed cheese caused widespread nausea among attendees.
A shipment of cheddar got stuck in customs, causing a 3-day backlog in cheese imports, and prompting a nationwide cheddar shortage.
A pizza chain's attempt to introduce a new, high-end cheese-topping caused a 20% drop in sales, prompting the CEO to resign.
A small blue cheese factory exploded, releasing 1000 gallons of potent stink, causing widespread panic among local residents.
A popular burger joint's attempt to introduce a new, all-cheese patty caused a 30% drop in sales, prompting a nationwide recall.
A vegan "cheese" alternative turned out to be made from actual cheese, causing widespread outrage among the vegan community.