Horse and donkey meat was found in the "promotional" döner sold in chain supermarkets.

Horse and donkey meat was found in the

04.02.2026 13:21

According to the inspection results of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, equine meat was detected in the Survey Cooked Beef Döner product sold in chain supermarkets as part of a campaign; this development has reignited discussions on food safety.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry shared the results of the official inspections carried out under the Veterinary Services, Plant Health, Food and Feed Law No. 5996 with the public. In the updated list published by the ministry, there was a striking finding regarding a product sold in some chain supermarkets.

Horse and donkey meat was found in the 'Promotional' döner sold in chain supermarkets

THEY SOLD IT AS A PROMOTION

According to the announced findings, equine meat was detected in the Anket Cooked Beef Döner product, which was promoted in the chain supermarket with the phrases "Extra discount for this weekend." Despite the label stating "beef döner," it was reported that the analysis revealed non-compliant content with the regulations.

Horse and donkey meat was found in the 'Promotional' döner sold in chain supermarkets

SHARED FROM A ACCOUNT WITH 1 MILLION FOLLOWERS

It was observed that the chain supermarket selling the product has 1.1 million followers on its social media account and announced the campaign with the following statements: "Extra discounts for this weekend at Cooperative Market! On May 18-19, Anket Cooked Beef Döner 250 G 105.90 ₺."

MINISTRY'S MESSAGE OF "DETERMINATION"

After the list announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, discussions regarding food safety and inspection processes have come to the forefront again. It was reported that the legal process regarding the product and related companies would be conducted within the framework of the regulations.

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