10.04.2025 14:11
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry detected a deadly bacteria in the 'Annemin Köftesi Piliç Kasap Köfte' product of Şenpiliç, one of Turkey's leading white meat producers, as a result of its inspections. A monetary fine was imposed on the company, and it was decided to withdraw the affected products from the market.
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry continues its inspections of food products that pose a threat to the health of millions of citizens. In the latest inspections, a deadly bacteria was detected in the 'Annemin Köftesi Piliç Kasap Köfte' product of Şenpiliç, one of Turkey's largest white meat producers.
INSTRUCTION TO "RECALL" TO PROVINCIAL DIRECTORATES According to the news shared by Denetle; a letter of instruction was sent to provincial directorates for the recall of the harmful product, as laboratory examinations of samples taken by ministry personnel from the product in question revealed the presence of L. monocytogenes bacteria.
The following statements were included in the information message sent to distribution points: "Samples were taken from the product 'Şenpiliç Annemin Köftesi Piliç Kasap Köfte' (STT 10/03/2025 - Batch no: 204124) during the official inspection conducted at the facility named Şenpiliç Gıda Sanayi Anonim Şirketi located at 6th Road No:44, 3rd Organized Industrial Zone, Soğucak Mah., our province. According to the analysis conducted on the product in question, it was determined that it does not comply with the Turkish Food Codex Microbiological Criteria Regulation due to the presence of 'L. monocytogenes', and legal action has been taken against the producing facility.
The legal period granted to the company for the recall of the product in question has expired, and since a violation of Article 21, Paragraph 5 of the Law No. 5996 on Veterinary Services, Plant Health, Food and Feed has been detected, the products in question must be recalled from the market as soon as possible in accordance with Article 40, Paragraph 1, subparagraph (d) of the same law. I kindly request that necessary actions be taken and information be provided by our Directorate in case the product in question is encountered during inspections conducted by our provincial directorate."
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