Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Slippery Fraudsters Caught Doling Out Fake Olive Oil — With Italian Cops Seizing ‘Extra Virgin’ Worth $1M
New York Post ^ | July 11, 2024 | Steve Janoski

Posted on 07/11/2024 3:17:35 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Italian authorities put a stop to a network of slippery fraudsters who were selling fake oil by the truckload — with cops seizing 42 tons of packaged “extra virgin” worth $1 million.

On Monday, cops in southern Italy raided 18 garages and warehouses in the Puglia region and confiscated the oil — some of which had already been packed and ready for sale, according to CNN.

Police found 71 tons of what they referred to as an oily substance in plastic tanks — as well as 623 liters of chlorophyll, an extra-virgin olive oil ingredient that the shifty bandits were adding to cheaper oil. They also found vans, computers, loading equipment, packaging materials and labels claiming the oil was “extra-virgin” — even thought it clearly was not, CNN said.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS:
KEYWORDS: italy; oliveoil; puglia
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-28 next last

1 posted on 07/11/2024 3:17:35 PM PDT by nickcarraway
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Don Vito would like a word witchoo...


2 posted on 07/11/2024 3:20:29 PM PDT by Billthedrill
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

at least in Italy it’s a crime. China?


3 posted on 07/11/2024 3:21:55 PM PDT by xoxox
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway
with cops seizing 42 tons of packaged “extra virgin” worth $1 million.

If it is fake, then it isn't worth $1 million.
4 posted on 07/11/2024 3:22:15 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

I guess “Extra Virgin” olive oil means not even looked at a man.


5 posted on 07/11/2024 3:23:15 PM PDT by Tell It Right (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Never buy cheap EVOO, and if you buy California EVOO you can rest assured it’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

They have a program, inclusive of testing.


6 posted on 07/11/2024 3:27:08 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Define Extra Virgin.


7 posted on 07/11/2024 3:27:31 PM PDT by Paladin2
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

AGAIN???

this is the second time this has happened in about 10 years


8 posted on 07/11/2024 3:28:35 PM PDT by Chickensoup
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Paladin2

first press


9 posted on 07/11/2024 3:29:12 PM PDT by Chickensoup
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

It was one of a few that actually tested valid a while back.

https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/imported-olive-oil-quality-unreliable-study-finds

There have been more tests. California Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the real deal.


10 posted on 07/11/2024 3:35:48 PM PDT by Pox (Eff You China. Buy American!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

This is the only CA EVOO I’ll buy:

https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/food/oils-fats/olive/extra-virgin/olive-oil-extra-virgin-organic/7917?package=OL168

(better pricing nearly everywhere)

Currently back on Kirkland organic EVOO due to recent price spikes.


11 posted on 07/11/2024 3:39:14 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

We could, but doesn’t everything from California cause cancer?


12 posted on 07/11/2024 3:54:15 PM PDT by Pikachu_Dad
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoL2DRtwGME


13 posted on 07/11/2024 3:56:55 PM PDT by RckyRaCoCo (Time to throw them out of the Temple...again)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Pikachu_Dad

They only cause cancer if you are actually in the state of California.

.


14 posted on 07/11/2024 4:10:38 PM PDT by TLI (ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: logi_cal869

The Napa oil is not CA evoo. It’s from Spain and may not be what you think it is, though Spanish oil can be first rate.


15 posted on 07/11/2024 4:14:12 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: logi_cal869

You buy Spanish olive oil from a California grower?


16 posted on 07/11/2024 4:14:56 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: Pox

I believe you mean this one, which my family gets:

https://www.californiaoliveranch.com/products/100-california-everyday/41079566074040


17 posted on 07/11/2024 4:18:02 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: logi_cal869; All

Look for the seal...

https://cooc.com/about-the-seal/


18 posted on 07/11/2024 4:19:27 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: Pox

Look for the seal...

https://cooc.com/about-the-seal/


19 posted on 07/11/2024 4:19:57 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Olive oil is a basic item in an Italian neighborhood.

I remember shortly after the war going down to a neighboring child’s basement to play and there they were, bottles and bottles of imported virgin olive oil lining the shelves.


20 posted on 07/11/2024 4:29:48 PM PDT by firebrand
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-28 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson