Debunking viral claims about Spanish olive oil
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Several viral online claims are suggesting that Spanish olive oil is being secretly mixed with Moroccan oil. Others say that the government is preparing to recall olive oil products from the market due to overproduction. One of these claims is false - and the other, only partially true.
Breakdown
- Claims that Spanish olive oil is mixed with Moroccan oil are unfounded. 9s
- Recent blending involved oil from Chile, Argentina, and Tunisia due to drought, not Morocco. 44s
- Since 2025, major brands use exclusively Spanish olives with increased transparency. 1m 1s
- No immediate government recall of olive oil is planned; a legal mechanism is under consideration but not approved. 1m 13s
- Experts believe the proposed withdrawal measure is unlikely to be used this year. 1m 52s