The U.S. Has Become a Dumping Ground for Fake Olive Oil

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[Red Badger]

Ah, olive oil. The golden elixir that has graced everything from the most luxurious Mediterranean feasts to the humble kitchen counters of suburban America. It’s been hailed as the heart-healthy darling of the culinary world, the so-called “nectar of the gods,” worshipped almost as fervently as the wine it accompanies. But is this liquid gold as divine as we’ve been led to believe, or is there something more nefarious lurking beneath its glossy surface?

Let’s start with the basics. Olive oil is one of those pantry staples that’s been given an almost holy status. We’re told it can do no wrong—reduce inflammation, ward off heart disease, even make your hair and skin glow like a dewy Grecian goddess. But if you scratch a little deeper, you might find that the story isn’t all sunshine and roses—or in this case, sun-ripened olives and Tuscan groves.

Firstly, not all olive oils are created equal. You might think you’re drizzling the finest extra virgin on your salad, but unless you’ve personally plucked those olives from a centuries-old tree in Sicily, you could be in for a rude awakening. The olive oil industry is, shall we say, a bit of a murky business. Reports of fraudulent oils—those cheeky blends of subpar olives, or worse, other cheaper oils masquerading as the real deal—have been swirling around for years. It’s enough to make you clutch your pearls—or at least your bottle of “extra virgin”—in horror.

So, let’s get real for a sec—how much do you actually know about that bottle of “extra virgin” olive oil sitting pretty on your kitchen counter? If you’re like most of us, probably not much. And that’s a problem because it turns out, a good chunk of that E.V.O.O. in our grocery stores isn’t the real deal. Yeah, I said it.

@libertyhopelee

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Here’s the thing: olive oil is a diva. It’s high-maintenance, needs constant attention, and if it’s not treated right, it doesn’t deliver. We’re talking about a process that’s as labor-intensive as a full-on spa day—lots of skilled hands, fancy machinery, and, oh yeah, a ticking clock. Those perfectly ripe olives? They need to be picked and pressed into oil within 24 hours, and you’ve got roughly 18 months to enjoy the goods before they go bad. No pressure, right?

So, by the time this precious liquid sunshine makes its way across the Atlantic to our shelves, what we’re often getting is a sad, watered-down version of the glorious nectar our friends in Spain, Greece, and Italy are drizzling over their dishes. It’s like being served instant coffee when you were expecting a freshly brewed latte. The U.S. just doesn’t have the same tough-as-nails regulations to keep shady producers from slipping fake E.V.O.O. into the mix. The result? Most of us have no clue what authentic extra virgin olive oil even tastes like. Spoiler: It’s not what you think.

@cell.nutrition

Did you know most olive oils are fake? Here’s how to spot the real one

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Olive oil wasn’t even a thing in America until the ’60s—like, we had no idea what we were missing out on. Once we caught on, though, everyone and their mother started demanding it, and that’s when the olive oil producers started cutting corners. We’re talking rancid olives, fake green hues courtesy of chlorophyll (yes, like the stuff in plants), and other tricks that would make even the least-savvy among us cry fraud.

If you’re ready to dive deeper into the scandalous world of olive oil, I’ve got a killer mini-doc that lays it all out—the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. Consider this your wake-up call:

VIDEO AT LINK....................

Alright, so here’s the million-dollar question: How do you know if that bottle of “extra virgin” olive oil in your pantry is the real deal or just a very convincing imposter? Well, spoiler alert—it’s not as easy as you’d hope.

Unless you’ve got a full-blown chemistry lab tucked away in your basement (and if you do, we need to talk), chances are you’re not going to be able to tell if that jumbo bottle from Costco is truly the golden elixir you think it is.

That said, some clever folks online have shared a DIY trick that’ll supposedly help you spot the genuine E.V.O.O. from its wannabe counterparts. Worth a shot, right?

@patrickhu77

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But if the old fridge test just isn’t doing it for you, don’t worry—I’ve got something better. Here’s how to spot a quality olive oil, straight from the lips of a true Italian:

@thepasinis

How to find good quality, healthy olive oil

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This whole olive oil scam is pretty horrifying. But, luckily for us, we’ve got the internet—our trusty sidekick—packed with resources to help us become savvier shoppers.

But here’s the real question: Shouldn’t companies be the ones standing behind the quality of their products? I mean, do we really need to spend hours in the grocery aisle playing detective with labels?

Unfortunately, until more people wake up to this issue and start voting with their wallets, we’re not going to see much change.

Till next time, be wickedly wonderful…

[leaning conservative]

Looks really good, subscribed to the site. Thanks! Joseph, the founder, was dishy too.

[subterfuge]

I prefer the non-virgin.

[Jim W N]

Please, not more unconstitutional gov’t. How much failure and waste does it take for people to wake up that gov’t has their own agenda and couldn’t care less about your interests except to take your money and freedom.

[dljordan]

“I’ve noticed sometimes EVOO doesn’t taste so great. But why does it have to be imported?”

California produces great olive oil.

[Starboard]

“Gov’t couldn’t’ care less about your interests”

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They care about THEIR interests. Its government of, by and for the elites.

[Vision]

The global blend robust is the highest polyphenol oil they offer. That company has a great reputation in the industry. This is a case where a blend is good.

[Red Badger]

Ping!....................

[Flying Circus]

Problem: How do we as consumers know we are getting real, high quality olive oil and not fake, adulterated oil? We have limited information on what is in the bottle except what the label claims. I believe a lot of the stores don’t even have the means to verify what they are selling is actually in the bottle. There is a massive imbalance in information to the disadvantage of the customer side of the transaction.

[SunkenCiv]

Not only that, there’s been huge shipments of fake sweet peas, and I’m not sure about the Popeye’s chicken.

[BipolarBob]

You’re already paying these jackwagons. So they should do nothing except think up more rules? Either they work for us or eliminate the agency altogether.

[who knows what evil?]

Do your research.

[MinorityRepublican]

Problem: How do we as consumers know we are getting real, high quality olive oil and not fake, adulterated oil?

Seems like only the stuff from California is good.

[logi_cal869]

It’s true. I’m flummoxed. Even the organic variety I once used ‘changed’ at some point and I missed the very subtle change on the label from California EVOO to a mix of EU countries, billing itself on the front label as ‘Napa Valley’ to this day.

Kirkland now carries what is billed as “100% Italian EVOO” but it’s not organic, and their organic EVOO hails from a number of EU countries. (my preference is organic)

Don’t even get me started on the fraud under a mix of other brands; there are a bevy of articles outlining the fraud over the years. I might have to go back to McEvoy Ranch organic EVOO (it’s quite expensive).

https://www.mcevoyranch.com/collections/olive-oil

[Red Badger]

I’ve noticed that olive oils labels now say “Product of various countries blended in ____________”...............

[webheart]

Go buy your olive oil at Costco. They won’t sell fake olive oil.

[Red Badger]

The video accompanying the post says there is NO LAW in the US concerning this.

If you import EVOO there is no requirement for you to certify that it is what it says it is..................

[Red Badger]

ISWYDT........................Bluto had something to do with it I’m sure.............

[Macoozie]

Lying about being Virgin?
Like THAT has never happened before . . .

[woodbutcher1963]

Great, I can’t wait until some lawyer decides to file a Class Action Lawsuit against Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, Kroger and several other grocers for selling Fake Olive oil.

[Red Badger]

Lying about being Olive Oil, much less virgin.......................