date:May 28, 2015
gh standards of the extra virgin classification, when in fact the product does not meet that standard and is of inferior quality often adulterated with cheaper refined oils such as hazelnut oil or lesser olive oils. In September 2012, Consumer Reports published results of its testing of EVOO-labeled samples and found only nine of 23 met the EVOO standards.
Based on my experience and observations, I believe there is widespread mislabeling of extra virgin olive oil, said Paul Miller, president of