Catastrophic Failure Case Study 003: The Great Sausage Explosion of 2023
On February 27, 2023, a batch of artisanal sausages, lovingly crafted by the local butcher, failed catastrophically during a routine quality control inspection. The resulting explosion sent sausages flying, shattered windows, and left a trail of destruction in its wake.
Causes:
- Insufficient casing pressure
- Lax quality control standards
- Excessive use of fennel