Ministry of Agriculture seizes more than 200,000 liters of adulterated beverages and closes three factories

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Irregularities include unauthorized addition of cane sugar, use of dyes as a way to mask the product, irregular advertising, among others. Ministry of Agriculture seizes more than 200,000 liters of adulterated beverages Mapa/Disclosure The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) informed, this Wednesday (7), that it seized more than 200,000 liters of adulterated beverages and closed three factories, after new inspection operations. The brands involved and the locations of the seizure were not disclosed. The action was carried out in compliance with the National Program for the Prevention and Combat of Fraud and Clandestine in Products of Vegetal Origin. The tax auditors visited juice, nectar, vinegar, wine, brandy, cachaça and coconut water factories. According to Mapa, during the inspections, the inspectors found irregularities, such as: unauthorized addition of cane sugar or above the legal limits allowed for juices, coconut water and wines; dilution with excess water; use of dyes and sweeteners (sweeteners) as a way of masking the product to the consumer; irregular advertising; transportation of beverages in inappropriate and irregular conditions; inadequate production conditions. In total, the following were seized: 65,000 liters of coconut water; 64 thousand liters of balsamic vinegar; 64.8 thousand liters of fruit soda; 20.6 kilos of concentrated juice; 10,156 kilos between dehydrated juice, solid preparation, extract and aromas of different fruit flavors; 4,554 liters of sugarcane spirit; 2,689 liters of red wine, with signs of adulteration and outside the identity and quality requirements for the products. The agency also informed that, in addition to the seizures, it will adopt legal measures against the companies involved in the irregularities. Punishment may include fines, interdiction of facilities, withdrawal of registration of products and establishments and even criminal proceedings against companies and those responsible, depending on the seriousness of the violations found. According to Mapa, consumers need to be wary of products offered at prices far below the competition and any suspicion of irregularity must be reported.

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