The footage of Midyeci Ahmet cleaning offal caused outrage.

The footage of Midyeci Ahmet cleaning offal caused outrage.

22.10.2026 17:00

Images of Ahmet Çiçek, known as "Midyeci Ahmet" in the food industry, cooking offal bare-handed without gloves on the garden ground in an open area have sparked debates over hygiene and food safety.

Footage of moments when Ahmet Çiçek, publicly known as 'Mussels Seller Ahmet,' cleaned and cooked offal bare-handed on the garden ground has sparked debate. The footage, which is alleged to disregard hygiene rules, drew reactions from viewers.

COOKED IN HUGE CAULDRONS BARE-HANDED

In the footage published with the note 'a taste before dinner,' it was seen that offal products were cleaned on the ground in the garden and then cooked in huge cauldrons bare-handed without using any gloves or hygiene equipment. The conditions during the preparation process led to criticism regarding hygiene standards.

HYGIENE AND HEALTH CRITICISMS CAME TO THE FORE

After the footage shared with the note 'a taste before dinner' spread, many citizens reacted to the situation. Viewers who found the preparation process carried out in the open air and without gloves unsafe made assessments arguing that such practices should be inspected in terms of food safety and public health.

Here are the comments made; 

  • He should urgently change his name to Ahmet the Stomachless
  • You wouldn’t eat even packaged chocolate from this man’s hands
  • His skin color has already changed from eating and eating... My stomach turned
  • The man’s videos have started to be on par with Indian street food

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