Scandalous scene in Tarsus! 30 tons of insect-infested and moldy flour destroyed

Scandalous scene in Tarsus! 30 tons of insect-infested and moldy flour destroyed

21.08.2026 18:01

In an inspection at a flour factory in the Tarsus district of Mersin, 30 tons of flour that were determined to be kept under unsanitary conditions were seized. During the examination by the municipal police teams, it was revealed that the flour had become infested with insects and mold, and the products unsuitable for use were destroyed. An administrative fine was also imposed on the business.

During an inspection at a flour factory in the Tarsus district of Mersin, 30 tons of flour that could pose a threat to human health were seized. The flour, found to be infested with insects and moldy, was destroyed by the teams, and an administrative fine was imposed on the facility.

HYGIENE VIOLATION

Teams from the Tarsus Municipality Police Department inspected a flour factory in the district as part of inspections aimed at protecting public health.

During the inspection, situations violating hygiene rules were detected at the factory, and the stored flour was also taken under examination by the teams.

30 TONS OF SPOILED FLOUR

During the checks, it was determined that approximately 30 tons of flour were infested with insects and moldy. The products, found to be unsuitable for use from a health perspective, were confiscated by the teams.

While preventing the spoiled flour from being released to the market, all of the products were destroyed.

ADMINISTRATIVE FINE ISSUED, FLOUR DESTROYED

Action was also taken against the factory due to the hygiene violations detected during the inspection. An administrative fine was imposed on the facility, and by destroying the unhealthy products, a potential public health risk was prevented.

Tarsus Municipality stated that inspections of businesses threatening public health will continue.

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