US Pizza Shop Goes Viral with 'Iguana Pizza' After Cold Weather Causes Iguanas to Fall from Trees

On February 19, a pizza shop in Florida created a viral sensation by introducing an unusual 'iguana meat pizza' menu item after an extreme cold snap caused iguanas to fall from trees. Owner Frankie Chechere revealed the idea came from a friend's suggestion to use iguana meat as a pizza topping. The restaurant posted videos of the pizza preparation, which received thousands of views and likes. Despite criticism, over 1,500 phone calls inquired about the unique dish. The restaurant ultimately stopped selling the menu item after health department complaints, with some people mistakenly believing live iguanas were kept in the restaurant. The local wildlife commission had temporarily allowed residents to remove cold-shocked iguanas without a permit, leading to this creative culinary experiment. The incident sparked debates about food safety, ethics, and local wildlife management.