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11th January 2016 by foodfraudadvisors

Fakes, frauds and fails

A light-hearted look at fake products and brand rip-offs from around the world…  Food fraud is a serious problem, but when fraudsters stumble on the English language the results are sometimes pretty funny…

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Photo credits: You Tube user dj09C1

At Food Fraud Advisors, authenticity of food, drinks and supplements is our passion and our mission.  Here’s why…

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