Counterfeit olive oil from Greece via Bulgaria
- Classification
- Fraud notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fats and oils
- Origin
- Greece
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some olive oil sold in Germany was found to be fake. It was made to look like real Greek olive oil but came through Bulgaria.
What's happening? German food safety teams found fake olive oil in shops. They say it is not dangerous, but it is not the real product.
Does this affect me? If you bought olive oil from Greece or Bulgaria, check the label. You may have the fake oil.
What should I do? Stop using the oil and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure. Return it to the shop if possible.
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Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fats and oils · Origin: Greece · Notifier: Germany
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