08.10.2025 12:30
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry included 12 cheese brands, 1 butter, and 1 yogurt on the "imitation/adulteration" list in an update dated October 7. It was found that the fat content in the cheeses and butter was low, while vegetable oil and starch were detected in the yogurt branded Endamoğlu.
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry updated its list regarding food inspections on October 7. The ministry announces the products found to be non-compliant as a result of inspections conducted across Turkey under the headings "Imitation and Adulterated Foods" and "Foods That May Endanger Health" on the website guvenilirgida.tarimorman.gov.tr. In this latest update, 12 cheese brands, 1 butter brand, and 1 yogurt brand were added to the list.
REASON: LOW FAT CONTENT
According to the ministry's statement; the fat content in cheese and butter was found to be low; while vegetable oil and starch were detected in yogurt.
Cheese brands listed (according to the ministry's announcement):
- Çay Çiftlik Kaşar
- Kocagöz Beyaz Peynir
- Fırtına Eritme Peyniri
- Soydaş Yöresel Peynir
- Özkuzeyoğlu Eritme Peyniri
- Laktika Tost Peyniri
- Bizden Yebir Tost Peyniri
- Sühabey Beyaz Peynir
- İbrahim Güner Beyaz Peynir
- Anadolu Cihangir Beyaz Peynir
- Tuğçem Beyaz Peynir
OTHER FINDINGS
- Vegetable oil and starch were detected in yogurt branded Endamoğlu.
- It was determined that the fat content in butter branded Beşikdüzü was low.
The ministry aims to share the inspection results with the public to warn consumers and to make the identification of businesses engaged in fraudulent production more transparent. Consumers can check announcements on the website guvenilirgida.tarimorman.gov.tr for actions to be taken regarding suspicious products and for regular updates on current lists.
Here is the list shared by the ministry;
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