Alexia Foods, Inc, Kennewick, WA, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling packages of its Alexia Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Oven Reds.

Researchers at the Monell Centre have found oleocanthal, a naturally-occurring compound found in extra-virgin olive oil, alters the structure of neurotoxic proteins.

From July 1 2009, all virgin and extra virgin olive oil will have to be labeled with the country of origin under a new European Community rule. The current optional labelling, dating from 2002, 'has proven insufficient," the EC has announced.

Researchers in Spain investigating the components of naturally processed olive oil found that phytochemicals suppress growth of breast cancer cells in culture.

U.S. researchers found that olive oil helps prevent cancer and aging by protecting DNA from excessive damage. A normal consumption of olive oil on a daily basis is sufficient protection.

Denmark Researchers find Olive Oil cuts Cancer risks.