31.07.2025 16:04
In Adana, which recently made headlines due to a horse and donkey meat scandal, another food scandal has emerged. Inspections conducted in the city revealed over 5 tons of trotters and intestines seized from an unlicensed establishment operating in violation of hygiene regulations. The products prepared for human consumption were confiscated for destruction, and administrative action has been initiated against the establishment.
A new scandal has emerged in the inspections conducted against businesses threatening food safety in Adana. In a raid on an unlicensed establishment producing intestines and trotters, 5,140 kilograms of trotters, 100 kilograms of intestines prepared for processing, and 50 meters of dried intestines were seized.
ALL OF THEM WERE CONFISCATED
While the products were confiscated to be destroyed, it was reported that administrative sanctions were imposed on the business. Authorities emphasized that such businesses, which endanger public health, will not be tolerated.
HORSE AND DONKEY MEAT SCANDAL ON THE AGENDA IN THE CITY
Adana frequently makes headlines not only for production under unsanitary conditions but also for meat fraud. It was revealed in the "List of Imitated and Adulterated Foods" published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry that horse and donkey meat were sold under the name of beef in many establishments in the city.
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