28.07.2026 12:00
Packaged bread covered with mold was displayed on the sales shelf of one of Turkey's leading chain supermarkets. A photo taken by a customer showed bread with heavy mold still being sold, sparking reactions and bringing shelf inspections and food controls back into discussion.
A photo taken at one of Turkey's leading chain grocery stores has raised concerns about food safety. In the image recorded by a customer, clearly visible green and near-black mold formations draw attention on packaged breads displayed on the sales shelf.
PRICE TAG IS ALSO VISIBLE
The photo shows the moldy breads being displayed on the sales shelf alongside other products, with a price tag in front of them. As featured in Food Detective, keeping products in this condition on the shelf has reopened discussions about shelf control and expiration date inspections in grocery stores.
"IS THERE NO ONE TO INSPECT?"
The customer who shared the images reacted to the situation, saying, "Is there no one to check the shelves? Is there no one to inspect?" Following the photo, many people expressed that food products should be regularly inspected.