Overview
- Ciara publicly reported its findings on July 7, 2026 and filed complaints with INAL/Anmat, the Dirección Nacional de Lealtad Comercial and Senasa after collecting retail samples in March, April and May.
- Laboratory results from companies affiliated with Ciara showed linolenic acid levels up to 26 times higher than the Argentine standard for sunflower oil, a pattern consistent with blending sunflower with oils that have higher linolenic acid such as soybean.
- The association estimated the problem could affect about 10% of the retail market in the Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires and said its review flagged 16 brands, a figure reported by Ciara but not yet independently confirmed by regulators.
- Ciara highlighted consumer-safety and labeling issues including the possible presence of undeclared soybean (a known allergen), products labeled '0% trans' that may be inaccurate, reports of solvent odors, and bottles underfilled by up to 122 milliliters.
- Authorities have been notified but no public recalls or sanctions were reported at the time of publication, and next steps are likely to include independent regulatory testing, potential enforcement actions, and increased label and weight checks that could affect supply and consumer trust.