In 1991, Barry Levenson quit his job as an assistant attorney general in Wisconsin to follow his true passion: mustard. Founder of the National Mustard Museum, in Middleton, Wis., Levenson's collection of mustards has grown to more than 7,000 varieties from around the world. Correspondent Luke Burbank meets a man captivated by a beloved condiment.
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The French’s mascot greets visitors to Middleton’s 2025 National Mustard Day celebration, hosted by the National Mustard Museum since 1991.
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