Like wine look on the label for the crush date. By the time oil gets to North America it is usually at least half a year old. Don't bother buying anything over two years old, and if it does not have a date then you are getting second grade oil. OK to use for dishes where oil taste does not matter but if you want s good oil taste spend the extra buck and buy the good stuff. You will notice the difference.
There was an interesting thread on this same topic a few days ago -- hope this is helpful: http://www.food52.com/hotline/10416-what-brand-of-olive-oil-do-you-trust
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