O Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) launched a collection action that shook the world of coffee, with eight lots of product of several popular brands withdrawn from the market.
The measure came after the discovery that these coffees contained impurities and grain substitutions with adulterated raw materials, raising concerns about their quality and authenticity.
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The recalled products
The affected lots belong to well-known brands, including Fazenda Mineira, Jardim, Lunhador Extra Forte, Lunhador Tradicional, Balaio, Bico de Ouro and Bico de Ouro 100% Puro e Robusta.
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Such merchandise was removed from shelves due to alarming findings that coffee beans were replaced with waste products such as excess husks and sticks. coffee.
The fraud, which aimed to increase the volume of coffee products in a dishonest way, is now being investigated by the government. Tiago de Dokonal, coordinator of Plant Quality Inspection, explained that:
“These residues from coffee bean processing were roasted as if they were legitimate coffee beans,” says Dokonal.
This is not the first time that coffee-related fraud has been discovered. In July 2023, the Department of Inspection of Products of Plant Origin carried out a joint operation to combat fraud in coffees in several states.
During this operation, a roasted and ground grain factory in Minas Gerais was banned, and large quantities of irregular coffee were seized. In total, more than 26 brands were identified with signs of infringement, highlighting the extent of the problem.
Mapa and other inspection bodies redouble their efforts to guarantee the quality and authenticity of products sold in Brazil, one of the largest coffee producers and exporters in the world.
Such incidents show the importance of vigilance and quality control throughout the food production chain, from cultivation to the consumer's cup.
Drink lovers are now more attentive to the origin of their grains and the reliability of the brands, reminding us all that authenticity and integrity are essential ingredients of a good cup of coffee.
* All information contained in this article was taken entirely from an original article published by the newspaper Correio Braziliense.
