6:35 PM | May 6
Uncovering the Truth Behind Russia's Milk!
Dairy Shame: Roskastvo Reveals Low-Quality Milk Brands - Not Advisable, Even on Sale Prices
Russia's watchdog agency, Rospotrebnadzor, took matters into their own hands, examining an astounding 50 brands of pasteurized milk available in grocery stores. These brands were scrutinized on 26 key parameters, with safety, quality, and accuracy of labeling as priority concerns.
A Shocking Revelation:
The surprising findings exposed some manufacturers blatantly disregarding standards and deceiving consumers. Brands like "My Price", "Volga", and "Our-Ours" were found to contain plant oils, indicative of milk counterfeiting. Additionally, E. coli bacteria emerged in the products of seven brands, such as "Amka", "White Roses", and "Chishminsky Dairy Plant", risking consumers' health. It didn't end there: seven manufacturers were discovered to have an excessive count of microorganisms, again violating requirements.
Cases of Deception:
A few companies released milk with expired shelf life, including "From Vologda" and "Lact". Shamefully, "Every Day", "Volga", and "Our-Ours" were found to dilute milk with water, compromising the product's integrity. It wasn't uncommon to find discrepancies between packaging information and the actual product contents, effectively misleading unsuspecting consumers.
Top Performers and Expert Advice:
Despite these concerning findings, the vast majority of inspected brands met quality standards. The standout leaders were Globus, "Vologodskoe", and "From the Heart". Meanwhile, "Dacha in the Village" and "Prostokvashino" received low scores due to aggressive heat treatment, which contradicts proper pasteurization methods. Experts from Rospotrebnadzor encourage consumers to monitor storage and transportation conditions, as well as maintaining cleanliness on production sites to minimize further violations.
Trustworthy Brands and Expert Tips:
While Rospotrebnadzor's reports mainly highlight specific violations, consumers might find these widely recognized brands reliable:
- Parmalat (a well-known international brand produced in Russia)
- Prostokvashino (with a reputation for stringent quality control)
- Vologda Milk (geographically protected product)
- Molvest (a prominent producer in Voronezh Oblast)
- Savushkin Product (a Belarusian brand popular in Russia)
Before making your next milk purchase, be sure to look for the "СТР" marking (Eurasian compliance certification) and the production dates. For the freshest information, direct consultation with Rospotrebnadzor or its local offices is strongly encouraged.
- Rospotrebnadzor, Russia's watchdog agency, conducted an examination of 50 pasteurized milk brands, inspecting them based on 26 key parameters, prioritizing safety, quality, and label accuracy.
- The investigation uncovered shocking revelations, with brands like "My Price", "Volga", and "Our-Ours" found to contain plant oils and deceit consumers, while seven brands had E. coli bacteria and seven manufacturers had excess microorganisms, violating standards.
- Some companies, such as "From Vologda" and "Lact", sold milk with expired shelf life, and brands like "Every Day", "Volga", and "Our-Ours" were caught diluting milk with water, compromising product integrity.
- Despite these concerns, the majority of inspected brands met quality standards, with Globus, "Vologodskoe", and "From the Heart" standing out as leaders. "Dacha in the Village" and "Prostokvashino" received low scores due to improper pasteurization methods.
- To minimize further violations, Rospotrebnadzor recommends monitoring storage and transportation conditions, maintaining cleanliness on production sites, and looking for the "СТР" marking (Eurasian compliance certification) and production dates.
- For reliable milk choices, consumers might consider brands such as Parmalat, Prostokvashino, Vologda Milk, Molvest, and Savushkin Product; it's also suggested to consult Rospotrebnadzor or its local offices for the freshest information concerning food-and-drink, health-and-wellness, and lifestyle in general news. On a side note, crime-and-justice issues were not similarly addressed in this milk probe.
