07.02.2025 10:11
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry continuously updates the list of 'Imitation or Adulterated Foods' published within the scope of food safety, while companies producing fraudulent products have been identified in 62 provinces across Turkey. In contrast, it has been determined that no fraudulent or health-hazardous food production has taken place in 19 provinces.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has been conducting inspections in two categories, 'Foods That Endanger Health' and 'Imitation or Adulterated Foods', in a list published and regularly updated since October 2, 2024. To date, a total of 189 companies from 62 different provinces have been placed on the 'red list' due to products containing harmful substances. Additionally, 963 companies that deceive consumers by imitation or adulteration have been included in the 'orange list'.
OLIVE OIL AND SAUSAGE LEAD THE LIST
In the inspections conducted, the most frequently adulterated products are olive oil, sausage, and dairy products. Particularly, the mixing of other oils with olive oil, maintaining a low meat ratio in sausage, and the use of additives in dairy products are notable irregularities. Such fraud threatens consumer health while also undermining food safety.
19 PROVINCES CAME OUT CLEAN
In the inspections carried out by the Ministry, it was determined that no company produced fraudulent or health-hazardous products in 19 provinces. These provinces have been praised for their sensitivity in protecting public health and serve as an example in food safety.
THESE PROVINCES ARE LISTED AS FOLLOWS;
- Ağrı
- Ardahan
- Artvin
- Bayburt
- Bingöl
- Bitlis
- Burdur
- Düzce
- Erzincan
- Hakkari
- Karabük
- Kars
- Kastamonu
- Kırıkkale
- Kırşehir
- Nevşehir
- Niğde
- Uşak
- Van
THEY SET AN EXAMPLE
It is emphasized that these provinces set an example in food safety. Especially, these regions, which engage in small-scale and traditional production, seem to have adopted an ethical production approach while protecting their natural resources.
AN IMPORTANT STEP FOR FOOD SAFETY
The Ministry continues to regularly publish this list to raise awareness among citizens and promote safe food consumption. The list informs consumers and encourages producers to act more responsibly.