The ministry revealed: Dye detected in the black tea of a famous Turkish brand.

The ministry revealed: Dye detected in the black tea of a famous Turkish brand.

04.07.2025 15:03

Laboratory analyses of black tea produced in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, and sold under the brand name "Şirin Çay" have detected food coloring. The additive found in product batch number 003 is among those that are prohibited in tea. Experts have stated that such dyes pose health risks and can lead to serious organ damage in the long term.

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A serious food safety violation has been detected in black tea released by KALE Consumer Goods and Food Industry Trade Limited Company, based in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul. Laboratory analyses of the product sold under the name "Şirin Çay" with batch number 003 revealed the presence of a food coloring substance that is prohibited in tea.



According to the official inspection results of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry dated July 1, 2025, the coloring substance found in the product is harmful to human health and should not be present in natural products like tea.



"HEALTH RISK FOR THE SAKE OF APPEARANCE"



Food safety experts emphasize that such additives used to artificially enhance the natural color and appearance of tea threaten not only product quality but also public health. It is stated that prolonged consumption of such dyes can cause serious damage to vital organs such as the liver and kidneys, and some substances may have carcinogenic effects.







The ministry revealed: Dye detected in the black tea of a famous Turkish brand





WARNING TO CONSUMERS: PAY ATTENTION TO BATCH NUMBER



Authorities reminded citizens who purchased the product with the "Şirin Çay" brand and batch number 003 that they should not consume this tea and should either dispose of the product or report it to the relevant authorities.



The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that necessary administrative actions regarding the identified violations have been initiated, and inspections will be intensified to prevent similar violations.



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