The worst artificial foodstuff ever developed was ‘NewHam’, a “cheap, delicious substitute for everyone’s favourite sandwich filling,” developed by the ICU Corporation in response to the infamous ‘Botswana Pork Shortage’ of 1956. The product was mainly derived from quilts and salt, and was said to cause, “choking, swelling of the veins, and irritation of the eyes.”
The photograph that led to the international community's banning of 'New-Ham', taken in Botswana in 1976, documented as showing the results of a plate of 'New-Ham' being allowed to dehydrate in the Sun for 16 hours. This phenomenon of 'New-Ham' separating into it's component parts of quilt, salt and preservatives was believed to be responsible for up to 56 deaths and 743 upset stomachs. Photo by FirstBaptistNashville.
©2009 James Mathurin
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