Milk Manufacturers Under Fire: Roskastvo ranks the least favorable dairy brand names - even discounts aren't appealing
12:35 PM on May 6
Milk Inspections Galore!
Rospotrebnadzor, Russia's consumer watchdog, launched a massive milk-tasting spree across local supermarkets! Over 50 brands of pasteurized milk were scrutinized on 26 parameters, including safety, quality, and packaging accuracy. And guys, it wasn't all smooth sailing...
Shenanigans and Shenanigans
In the samples of "My Price", "Volga", and "Our-Ours", our experts sniffed out something fishy – plant oils! That's a giant red flag pointing towards milk forgery. Along with these brothers in deceit, seven other brands like "Amka", "White Roses", and "Chishminsky Dairy Plant" were found harboring E. coli bacteria – a clear sanitary norms violation that could potentially harm consumers. Oh, and seven manufacturers in total were caught with more microorganisms than allowed – another no-no!
Labels Lying?
There were also instances where some companies sold expired milk (I'm looking at you, "From Vologda" and "Lact") and diluted it with water, courtesy of "Every Day", "Volga", and "Our-Ours" – nothing like a good ol' watered-down health disaster! In some cases, the packaging info was plain wrong – misleading customers left, right, and center.
Milk of the Gods
Even with all the drama, most brands met the quality standards. Our top picks? Globus, "Vologodskoe", and "From the Heart". But beware, popular choices like "Dacha in the Village" and "Prostokvashino" didn't perform as well due to excessive heat treatment – not great for pasteurization!
Rospotrebnadzor recommends keeping a close eye on storage/transport conditions, along with maintaining a spotless production site, to avert any similar brouhahas. So, happy milk-drinking, folks! Just remember: knowledge is power!
Russia, as a nation, strives for high milk self-sufficiency (almost 87%!)[1]) but seeking recommendations based on Rospotrebnadzor's large-scale milk inspections isn't straightforward. Rospotrebnadzor does contribute significantly to food safety inspections and has previously taken action against other contaminated or expired products, like certain meat items containing E. coli[2]. To get the most accurate and updated info, consult official Rospotrebnadzor reports or dairy product-related news releases!
- In the realm of health-and-wellness, the quality of milk in Russia was under intense scrutiny by Rospotrebnadzor, with a wide range of brands assessed for safety, quality, and packaging accuracy in a recent inspection.
- The revelations from the milk inspections uncovered surprising incidents, such as milk forgery in brands like "My Price", "Volga", and "Our-Ours", and the presence of E. coli bacteria in several other brands, all of which underscore the importance of science and maintaining industry standards in food-and-drink production.
- Amidst the findings, some brands stood out for their adherence to quality standards, such as Globus, "Vologodskoe", and "From the Heart", demonstrating that the pursuit of high-quality milk is not only essential for personal health but also a significant aspect of overall lifestyle choices.
