26.05.2025 17:31
In the inspection report dated May 23 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, horse, donkey, and poultry meat were detected in minced meat products belonging to Aydiz Catering Food, which operates in Gaziantep. It was also learned that the same company has won a total of 55 public tenders, including those from Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and 25 December State Hospital, with the total value of these tenders exceeding 203 million TL.
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's inspection report dated May 23 has once again raised concerns about food safety. The report shared a list of products that have been counterfeited and adulterated, while a striking detail emerged regarding a catering company in Gaziantep.
'SINGLE HOOVED' SHOCK IN MEAT PRODUCT In the Şehitkamil district of Gaziantep, the company named "Aydiz Catering Gıda" was found to have a mixture of horse and donkey meat, along with 'single hooved animal' meat and poultry meat in its raw minced meat product. The inspection results revealed that the company seriously jeopardized public health by completely disregarding food safety.
MILLION-LIRA TENDER SCANDAL It has come to light that the company at the center of the scandal signed a meal service procurement contract worth approximately 3 million TL with Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality last month. It was learned that the tender included the supply of 4,000 lahmacun, 4,000 meatballs, and 4,000 walnut meatballs.
It remains to be seen how Gaziantep Metropolitan Mayor Fatma Şahin will respond to this scandal... HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS, MUNICIPALITIES.... Not only the municipality but also many public institutions, including hospitals affiliated with the Ministry of Health, received services from this company. It was reported that Aydiz Catering Gıda has won a total of 55 public tenders to date, including school meals, with a total contract value reaching 203 million 251 thousand TL.
PUBLIC HEALTH AT RISK The emerging picture once again highlighted the importance of inspections in the food supply chain. Experts stated that such fraud not only deceives consumers but also poses serious health risks, calling for increased inspections.
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