Stomach-churning scene during food inspections! Large quantities of honey and meat were destroyed

10.11.2026 17:31

In food inspections carried out in Yalova, 1 ton 100 kilograms of honey and 90 kilograms of red meat, determined to be contrary to the Turkish Food Codex, were destroyed. During inspections conducted to protect public health, products not compliant with the legislation were eliminated under the supervision of teams, and administrative sanctions were imposed on those responsible.

In food safety inspections in Yalova, a notable amount of products was seized. A total of 1 ton 190 kilograms of honey and red meat found to be contrary to the regulations were destroyed.

1 TON 100 KILOGRAMS OF HONEY DESTROYED

Teams from the Yalova Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry continue inspections across the city to ensure access to safe food and protect public health. Control officers working within the Food and Feed Branch Directorate identified products that did not comply with the provisions of the Turkish Food Codex during their inspections. During inspections, 1 ton 100 kilograms of honey was determined to be contrary to the regulations. The products in question were destroyed under the supervision of the relevant teams. No detailed explanation was made regarding why the honey was found to be contrary to the regulations.

90 KILOGRAMS OF RED MEAT ALSO MET THE SAME FATE

Food inspections were not limited to honey products. During their inspections, control officers also determined that 90 kilograms of red meat was contrary to the provisions of the Turkish Food Codex. The red meat that was not found to comply with the regulations was also destroyed together with the honey products. Thus, within the scope of the inspections, a total of 1 ton 190 kilograms of food products was eliminated under the supervision of the teams. Authorities did not provide information about which businesses the destroyed meat belonged to or under what conditions it was found to be contrary to the regulations. 

ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS WERE APPLIED TO THOSE RESPONSIBLE

During the inspections, it was not limited to the destruction of products contrary to the regulations. Administrative sanctions were imposed on those responsible in connection with products that did not comply with the provisions of the Turkish Food Codex. No details were provided regarding the type of sanctions imposed or, if any, the amount of administrative fines. It was stated that the main purpose of the inspections is to ensure that consumers have access to safe food and to protect public health.