Adulterated olive oils in 5l canisters (white or black) from Italy
- Classification
- Fraud notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- adulteration suspicion - {adulteration / fraud}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some olive oils sold in 5-litre metal cans (white or black) from Italy may not be pure olive oil. They might have other oils mixed in.
What's happening? Germany found these cans may have fake or mixed oils. They are checking and recalling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought olive oil in a 5-litre white or black can from Italy, this might include you.
What should I do? Stop using the oil and return it. Ask your shop for a refund. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: adulteration suspicion - {adulteration / fraud} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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