22.06.2025 17:10
In the latest list published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, it was determined that a famous spice company's sweet red pepper product contained tomatoes instead of peppers. Additionally, food coloring was found in the products of three tea brands.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry continues to announce to the public the companies identified as having counterfeited and adulterated their products. The ministry's latest list, dated June 20, 2025, was published on its website. The frauds committed by these companies are astonishing.
BELL PEPPER INSTEAD OF TOMATO
It has been revealed that the Arifoğlu brand, which was previously exposed for similar reasons, has not stopped deceiving citizens. It was determined that tomato was used instead of bell pepper in Arifoğlu's sweet red pepper product.
THEY ADDED FOOD COLORING TO TEA
Additionally, three different tea brands were included in the list. It was found that the brands Ebu Said, Akboz Gıda, and Seylon used food coloring to darken the color of Ceylon type teas.