Brazil Orders Recall of Four Olive Oil Brands After Fraud Tests

Overview

• The Ministry of Agriculture desclassified Royal, Godio, La Vitta and Santa Lucia after tests showed non‑olive vegetable oils.
• The government deemed the lots unfit for consumption and ordered their removal from stores.
• Authorities report that in 2025 alone lots from 25 brands have been restricted, with more than 38 affected since early 2024.
• Retailers that sell prohibited products can be held administratively or legally responsible under federal rules.
• Consumers should stop using suspect bottles, request replacement and file complaints via Fala.BR, and can verify brands through Anvisa’s search tool, the CGC and Sipeagro.