Highlights from this month’s Food Fraud Report

Cheese buyback

In the USA, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is buying $20m worth of cheese in an attempt to improve prices.  The cheese will be given to food banks and pantries. read more

Champagne doom

Champagne makers have warned of a looming shortage due to bad weather during the growing season, the worst in 60 years.  read more

Dairy prices turn a corner

Falling production and growing demand is said to be responsible for a  sudden sharp upturn (12.7%) in global dairy prices.  read more

Lead found in turmeric

Routine sampling by New York State (USA) food inspectors found high levels of lead in retail turmeric, leading to a recall of multiple brands in the USA.  read more

Allergenic adulteration of cumin

There has been a recall of cumin due to the presence of undeclared peanuts.  read more

Wheat markets in flux

Global wheat production volumes have smashed records for the fifth year in a row.  read more