Food crime consumer information

Food crime can be really serious, but what is it? How do you spot it? And what do you do to report it?

 

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The ways people can commit a food crime can vary, but they often include theft, adding wrong ingredients, creating a fake version of a product, or claiming a product is something it is not. Find out what a food crime is and how to report it if you spot something. 

What is food crime?

Food crime involves selling food or drink that has been tampered with, or using cheaper ingredients than the ones listed on the label

Find out more about types of food crime
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Illegal alcohol

Drinking fake alcohol can have serious consequences to your health.  

Learn more about how to spot fake alcohol
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Report food crime

Reporting a food crime is important to reduce the risk to other people.

Find out how to report a food crime
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