26.07.2026 13:54
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry detected the deadly Listeria bacteria, which threatens public health, in Tahsildaroğlu's 'Crumbled White Cheese' following a complaint received via the Alo 174 hotline. While the ministry initiated the process of recalling and destroying the product and imposed a fine on the company, Tahsildaroğlu broke its silence and announced that the incident was limited to a single batch and no risk was found in other products.
A 'Listeria' bacterium was detected in a white cheese product belonging to the Tahsildaroğlu brand, alarming the food sector and consumers. Following a consumer complaint, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry took action, recalling products in the relevant batch for disposal and imposing a fine on the company. After these developments, an official statement was released by Tahsildaroğlu.
MINISTRY LAUNCHED INVESTIGATION, ADMINISTRATIVE FINE IMPOSED
The General Directorate of Food and Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry conducted an official inspection at the retail point following a complaint made to the Alo 174 Food Hotline. During inspections, samples were taken from Tahsildaroğlu branded Ripened Classic Crumbled White Cheese product with batch number 290625 and sent to the laboratory. As a result of the analyses, the product was found to be non-compliant with the Turkish Food Codex Microbiological Criteria Regulation. The Ministry announced that the products with the said batch number were recalled for disposal and an administrative fine was imposed on the manufacturer. Additionally, it was reported that the inspection frequency of the facility has been increased and the analysis process of samples taken from other products continues.
TAHSİLDAROĞLU: OTHER PRODUCTS CLEAN
Breaking its silence on the matter, Tahsildaroğlu issued a written statement to inform the public. The company stated that the non-compliance is limited to a single batch and that there is no risk in other products: 'We were informed that our 400 gram Ripened "Classic Crumbled White Cheese" product with batch number 290625, which is the subject of the complaint, is non-compliant in terms of L. monocytogenes, and the process of withdrawing it from the market has been initiated as a precaution. In accredited laboratory analyses conducted on environmental samples taken from 37 different points in our facility and on our reference products, no evidence of L. monocytogenes was found. The product subject to the complaint is produced on a separate line, and there is no non-compliance in our other products. We kindly request that unfounded claims targeting our brand not be taken seriously.'
WHAT IS LISTERIA BACTERIUM AND WHY IS IT DANGEROUS?
The Listeria monocytogenes bacterium, which can emerge in milk and dairy products due to breaks in the cold chain or inadequate storage conditions, causes foodborne infections. It is known to lead to serious health problems, especially in pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Experts warn consumers who have the mentioned product with batch number 290625 at home not to consume this cheese and to return it to points of sale.