You drizzle it over your salad. You use it for cooking. You've been told it's good for your heart, your skin, your longevity.

That bottle of extra virgin olive oil you drizzled on your salad last night? There's a decent chance it's not what the label claims. Food fraud is a multibillion-dollar industry, and your kitchen ...

No adulteration found in 190 samples of olive oil representing top 15 brands (85% of the market) and 37 private label "store brands" from off-the-shelf purchases at U.S. and Canadian retailers.

Food fraud is rising globally, with the 2025 Food Fraud Vulnerability Index report showing a marked increase in criminal activity across all sectors. But while some products have escaped nefarious ...