Ungulate meat detected in minced meat, banned dye in sumac

Published 24 Sept, 08:47 Updated 24 Sept, 16:03 Photo: Ekonomim

This story is from 24 September 2026.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in its September 23 list, announced that ungulate meat and offal were found in minced meat in Mersin, and a banned dye was found in sumac in Tarsus.

The update also shared findings of imitation and adulteration in many products from various provinces. The use of poultry meat in beef meatballs and sucuk, as well as irregularities in oil, honey, and some herbal products, were also found.