Saga of olive oil leads to new rules

Oh great, I never realized this, & I usually purchase the extra virgin olive oil.....

http://www.connpost.com/editorials/ci_11044703
11/21/2008

Have you ever wondered about the price disparity among various bottles of olive oil, especially higher priced extra virgin? Connecticut officials are now offering an answer.

Connecticut became the first state in the nation last week to regulate the purity of olive oil -- and for good reasons.

After complaints and extensive testing that found various olive oils contained additives such as soy oil and pomace, an olive pulp derivative, the state Department of Consumer Protection has promulgated regulations to ensure purity standards by requiring that any additive must be indicated on the labeling.

Interestingly, neither the state nor the federal government previously had regulations governing the purity of olive oil.

I like the extra virgin olive oil too. But never even really looked at purity issues.

Just pick up a barrel of the stuff at Costco. Mike, go for any brand. Life's too short!