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In 2023, Italian and Spanish authorities busted a major counterfeiting ring. Their product? Olive oil. From fake caviar and scallops to imitation maple syrup, there are a lot of pricey foods that fraudsters love to fake. Here’s how authorities use science to catch the fakes before they hit your dinner table.