24.05.2025 12:10
In the recent inspections by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, it was revealed that some companies in Adana and Gaziantep were selling horse and donkey meat to citizens as beef.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry continues its inspections regarding food safety without interruption. Some details in the recently published list of fraudulent products have raised concerns in the public.
The Ministry announced the products threatening public health and the companies that released these products to the market in the updated list dated May 23. The findings obtained as a result of the inspections were compiled into two separate lists under the headings "Foods Endangering Health" and "Imitation-Adulterated Foods."
IN 2 PROVINCES, CITIZENS WERE FED HORSE AND DONKEY MEAT
One of the most striking irregularities was detected in Adana. It was determined that the products sold by a business named "Can Et" operating in the Seyhan district, labeled as beef, contained horse and donkey meat. A similar situation also emerged in the Şehitkamil district of Gaziantep. Analyses conducted at a catering company named "Aydın Catering" revealed the presence of horse and donkey meat as well as poultry meat in the minced meat.
THE MINISTRY WARNED
Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry warned citizens to prefer reliable sources, especially when purchasing meat and meat products. It was stated that inspections would continue to be intensified.
Here are the companies revealed by the Ministry;