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Nestlé Goes After 'Vitamirates' In Amazon Stolen Goods Manhunt

The food giant is taking legal action in Washington to force Amazon to reveal who is behind high-volume sales of allegedly intercepted health products.

By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation

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Key points

  • Nestlé is suing to unmask anonymous Amazon sellers allegedly dealing in high volumes of stolen nutritional supplements.
  • The lawsuit focuses on the 'illegal interception' of goods, highlighting a major security breach in the global food supply chain.
  • This case could force Amazon to change how it vets third-party food and supplement vendors, potentially ending the 'gray market.'
  • For independent restaurants and consumers, this is a warning that 'discounted' health products online may be improperly stored or stolen.

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