New fraudulent sale of fake hams with PDO that, really, does not have such recognition. This time, the scam has taken place in the province of Cordova, Where the Servicio Marítimo Guardia Civil already investigates two people for, allegedly, commercializing Ham The Pedroches. This company recognized for its products in the Andalusian region has already warned of what was happening in the past may fair. There began the search for inquiries by the agents. But how was this scam produced?
Great change to fake hams with PDO
In a press release you have had access to AgroInformation, la Servicio Marítimo Guardia Civil reported the initiation of an investigation to a company located in the north of the province of Córdoba. The first hypothesis was clear: supposed sale of fake hams with PDO Los Pedroches, a recognized quality brand. But, yes, it had nothing to do with this marketing case.
Therefore, from the Regulatory Council they warned that in a booth of the Cordoba Fair (held in May) products were exhibited "using in an illegal and unauthorized way" the name of the appellation of origin. This is how the agents found "exposed and ready for consumption" thiss fake hams with PDO Los Pedroches in a first intervention. They also identified two responsible for this misleading sale, who had their legal headquarters in the town of Pozoblanco. It was there that they found precisely the evidence of the crime.
It turns out that the company hit the change to the seals to identify and mark each ham normal Iberian with the alleged PDO quality from the Cordoba company. Signage, labels and even vitolas were found in the registry. After removing one marking to place another along with the rest of the badges to turn it into an original product, they distributed it to fairs and parties. This is how the fake hams with PDO en Cordova capital or in Sevilla also.
But the bargain is over. The investigation and proceedings are already in the court to be studied before continuing with the judicial procedure and imposing the possible penalty.
