Health Ministry Warns of Suspected Fake Olive Oil Sold Online

Israel’s Health Ministry has warned the public after a complaint raised suspicion that a product sold as olive oil under the brand "Tifa Tehora" was counterfeit and did not meet the definition of olive oil.

The complaint came after a person went to the emergency room with food poisoning symptoms and was released a few hours later. A Food Service inspection by the ministry found that the product was marketed online without the labeling required by law, including essential details such as the type of oil, its quality, the manufacturer’s name, and address.

The ministry said the buying process itself also raised additional suspicions. It stressed that selling food products without the required labeling is a legal violation, and warned consumers not to buy this product or any food items from unidentified sources or from sellers that do not meet labeling requirements.

The public was told to buy food only from authorized marketers and known sources. The Food Service said it will continue to investigate and identify food fraud cases, including olive oil counterfeiting, and will use all available measures, in coordination with other relevant authorities, if violations of Israeli law and standards are found.