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3 days agoDon't Be Fooled By Poor Quality Olive Oil - Look For These Certifications On The Label - Tasting Table
As the price of olive oil continues to skyrocket, international crime rings infiltrate the market with fraudulent or adulterated olive oil. In 2023, Italian inspectors found 380 tons of counterfeit virgin olive oil worth 2 million Euros, accusing 17 individuals of mislabeling and phony advertising. That same year, Italian and Spanish authorities arrested 11 suspects after they seized 260,000 liters of olive oil that was likely blended with seed oils or even lampante - a much lower-quality oil historically used as fuel for lamps.
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