# Food safety inspections and seizures in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/food-safety-inspections-and-seizures-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-08-27T08:29:59.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Authorities in Turkey have conducted several food safety inspections resulting in the seizure of expired and improperly labeled goods.

In Gaziosmanpaşa, municipal police and the District Agriculture Directorate seized approximately 10 tons of spoiled and expired products, including molasses, cheese, margarine, and spices. Officials reportedly used drones to conduct inspections after businesses refused to open their doors. An investigation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is underway.

In the Kepez district of Antalya, a warehouse inspection in the Yükseliş neighborhood led to the seizure of 152 kilograms of meat products that were expired or lacked expiration dates. The operation, involving the Kepez Municipality Municipal Police, the Cleaning Affairs Directorate, the District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Kepez District Police Department, followed routine checks and citizen reports. Inspectors also confiscated 20 barrels of pickles that were found in containers falsely labeled as ‘brined grape leaves’. The seized items were destroyed due to public health risks. The business was sealed and the District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry imposed an administrative fine of 26,360 TL.

In the Sultangazi district of Istanbul, municipal police sealed a market following reports of food label tampering. The issue was identified by a consumer who discovered an expired date on a package of sucuk after peeling back a top label. Following the release of video footage on social media, an inspection revealed multiple products with altered labels used to mask expired dates.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Sultangazi market sealed over expired food label tampering

A market in Istanbul's Sultangazi district was sealed after authorities found expired food products with tampered labels following a consumer's social media report.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sultangazi-market-sealed-over-expired-food-label-tampering

### 2026-08-26: Kepez authorities seize expired meat and mislabeled food

Authorities in Kepez seized 152kg of meat and 20 barrels of pickles from a warehouse containing expired or mislabeled products. The facility was sealed and fined 26,360 TL.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kepez-food-warehouse-inspected-expired-meat-and-pickles-seized

### 2026-08-16: Gaziosmanpaşa authorities seize 10 tons of expired food

Authorities in Gaziosmanpaşa seized 10 tons of spoiled and expired food products, including molasses and cheese, following hygiene inspections that required drone support.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaziosmanpaa-authorities-seize-10-tons-of-expired-food

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