11.04.2025 11:11
In the list of imitation and adulteration published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on April 10, harmful substances were detected in many food products. It was also noteworthy that foreign substances were found in Diyar Baharat products sold in a well-known supermarket chain.
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The updated list of imitation and adulteration published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on April 10, 2025, revealed serious violations in the food sector. As a result of inspections, elements threatening consumer health were detected in some products. A foreign substance was found in Diyar Baharat, which is sold in a well-known supermarket chain.
VIOLATIONS IN SPICE PRODUCTS
Spice mixtures: Foreign substances were found in products of Diyar Baharat, Paprika, and Nur Ovalı brands.
Use of food coloring: Food coloring was detected in products of the Gold Baharat brand.
VIOLATIONS IN MEAT PRODUCTS
Meatball products: It was determined that leather, tongue, and head meat were found in the "Kasap Köfte" product of Demirbaş Kasabı, which operates in Kırıkkale.
Minced meat products: Single-hoofed animal meat (horse or donkey meat) was detected in the minced meat products of a catering company named Merve Temizlik, which operates in Gaziantep.
VIOLATIONS IN MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter products: It was found that vegetable oil was used in the butter of the Bilal Koç brand.
LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
The Ministry stated that such inspections will continue uninterrupted to protect consumer health and that legal actions will be taken against companies where violations are detected.
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