An inspection was carried out in the Antakya district of Hatay following a tip-off that food was being produced under unsanitary conditions in a warehouse. Teams arriving at the address in Güzelburç Neighborhood determined that various food products, primarily tomato paste, were being produced in an environment that violated hygiene regulations.
The inspection was carried out with the participation of Antakya Municipality municipal police teams, as well as teams from the Hatay Metropolitan Municipality and the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry. The examination revealed that the conditions in the production area were not suitable in terms of food safety.
During the teams' work, tomato paste, carrots, and various other food products were observed. It was reported that the unsuitable products were destroyed on-site and that legal and penal proceedings were initiated against the business and those responsible.
It was stated that the Antakya Municipality teams will continue their inspections regarding food safety throughout the city. Officials drew attention to the importance of tip-offs against production and storage conditions that could threaten public health.
News Source: 12punto
