Ministry shares new list! 'Fraud' in food continues: Minced meat, sausage, cheese...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has made a new announcement regarding spoiled and altered products that threaten the health of citizens. In the statement, it was reported that new brands and products found to be subject to imitation and adulteration have been added to the list. The products added to the list include a wide range of items such as sausage, cheese, etli ekmek (meat bread), and spices.

IN WHICH PRODUCTS WAS FRAUD DETECTED?

The Ministry revealed the food fraud detected as a result of the inspections in detail. The following scandalous products were included in the list:

In heat-treated chicken sausage: Mechanically separated poultry meat,

In beef minced meat: Poultry meat and offal (gizzard),

In etli ekmek filling: Skin tissue and offal,

In string cheese: Vegetable oil,

In thyme: Foreign matter,

In red pepper flakes: Tomato

In addition to these products, it was determined that many brands also produced goods contrary to standards. Spice and cheese products were particularly prominent.

WHAT DO IMITATION AND ADULTERATION MEAN?

While imitation refers to producing a product in a way that resembles another, adulteration refers to changing the quality of a product by mixing other substances into it. Such practices both threaten consumer health and pave the way for unfair competition.

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE FOR FOOD SAFETY?

Experts offer the following recommendations for consuming healthy and reliable products:

Prefer brands you trust.

Always check the label and ingredients section of the products.

Approach low-priced products with suspicion.

Follow the lists published by the Ministry.