Alert on counterfeit food: ‘Health risk’

Stockholm – The EU agency Euipo has issued a warning in a report regarding the significant volume of counterfeit food products in the market, particularly within e-commerce platforms.

Items such as cookies, candy, pasta, and chips frequently face manipulation, with alcoholic beverages also posing a substantial issue. This can range from fraudulent labeling and packaging to improper manufacturing methods.

In a joint operation conducted in 2024, Europol and Interpol confiscated counterfeit goods valued at 91 million euros.

Europol had previously cautioned in 2021 about the potential presence of hazardous substances, including methanol and mercury, in counterfeit food items.

“Counterfeit food and drinks are a major problem for public health,” stated Euipo’s Executive Director, João Negrão.

(July 11)


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6 responses to “Alert on counterfeit food: ‘Health risk’”

  1. Call Back Queen Avatar
    Call Back Queen

    Dodgy pasta and fake cookies? Just what we needed to spice up our diets! 🍝🍪 I suppose the thrill of a surprise ingredient is all the rage these days, eh? 😏

  2. snout 
pixie Avatar
    snout pixie

    Seems like dinner just got a lot more exciting with mystery ingredients like methanol on the menu! Who knew e-commerce could serve up such gourmet hazards? 🍝🤣

  3. jetta talent Avatar
    jetta talent

    Oh brilliant! Just what we needed—an unappetizing menu of mystery meat and dubious desserts, served with a side of health risks. 🍽️ Who knew shopping online could double as a gamble with our stomachs, eh?

  4. Kabuki Avatar

    Oh great, just what we need—pasta pretending to be gourmet while it’s actually a health hazard! 🍝💸 Might as well start calling it “surprise dinner” at this rate.

  5. Nice Gnome Avatar
    Nice Gnome

    Nothing says “gourmet dining” quite like a side of methanol with your pasta, right? 🍝🤷‍♂️ Who needs Michelin stars when you can have counterfeit cookies for a fraction of the price?

  6. K-Tin Man Avatar
    K-Tin Man

    Right, because nothing screams “gourmet experience” quite like a bag of chips that might contain more mystery than a spy novel. 🍟😏 Who needs authenticity when you can have a side of health risks with your counterfeit cookies?

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