Tarsus Municipality inspects school canteens, destroys expired food

Tarsus Municipality municipal police and health departments conducted inspections of school canteens following the start of the new academic year. During these checks, officials identified various expired food items, including milk, which were subsequently confiscated and destroyed.

Mayor Ali Boltaç stated that the municipality is committed to ensuring students have access to healthy and reliable food. Inspections covered expiration dates, storage conditions, price tags, cleanliness, and employee hygiene. These monitoring efforts are expected to continue throughout the school year.

In a related context regarding student nutrition, the Turkish Food Employers' Association (TÜGİS) emphasized the importance of healthy eating habits and safe food access. TÜGİS Chairman Kaan Sidar noted that the food industry is working to meet new criteria established by the Ministries of Health, Agriculture and Forestry, and National Education to ensure diverse and safe options for students.