Kepez authorities seize expired meat and mislabeled food

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Authorities in Kepez conducted a comprehensive inspection of a food warehouse in the Yükseliş neighborhood following routine checks and citizen reports. The operation involved the Kepez Municipality Municipal Police, the Cleaning Affairs Directorate, the District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Kepez District Police Department.

During the inspection, officials discovered food products lacking production sites or dates, as well as items with expired or missing expiration dates. Notably, inspectors found pickles stored in containers labeled as ‘brine grape leaves.’

As a result, 152 kilograms of meat and meat products, along with 20 barrels of pickles, were seized and subsequently destroyed due to public health risks. The business was sealed by the Municipal Police, and the District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry imposed an administrative fine of 26,360 TL.

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Antalya · District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry · Kepez · Kepez District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry · Kepez District Police Department · Kepez Municipality

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[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities seized 152 kilograms of meat and meat products and 20 barrels of pickles. www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Some food products lacked production location and date information on their labels. www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] The seized food products were disposed of following necessary procedures. www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] The food warehouse was sealed by the municipal police. www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] The inspection was coordinated by the Kepez Municipality Municipal Police Directorate. www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] The District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry imposed an administrative fine of 26,360 TL on the business. www.aksiyon.com.tr