Bursa's famous pita maker 'Acı Uncle' is on the list of unsafe foods
Equine meat was detected in the cantik mortar of the 68-year-old business
Quick Look
- 68-year-old pita maker 'Acı Uncle', one of Bursa's well-established businesses, has entered the unsafe foods list of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
- The company announced that it took legal action against the administrative action after equid hoof meat was detected in the cantik mortar of the enterprise.
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Why It Matters
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry regularly publishes the list of foods that may endanger health.
One of Bursa's famous shops, 68-year-old pita maker 'Acı Uncle', was also included in the list of unsafe foods published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Acı Dayı, which started its operations in 1959, is known as one of the most famous pita and cantik halls in the city.
'One-hoof meat' was detected in the sample taken on June 8 from the material used by Uncle Acı in his cantik mortar.
The result was published on the Ministry's page titled 'Foods that Endanger Health'.
In the list on the ministry's website, it is seen that, in addition to the pita parlor in question, similar results were achieved in the meatballs and sausage products of different businesses in the city.
STATEMENT FROM THE BUSINESS
Uncle Acı, whose equid hoof meat was detected in the raw cantik mortar, said in his statement, "We evaluate this finding seriously; we share our deep sorrow for the concern caused by the public of Bursa and our customers."
In the statement, it was stated that the supply and production chain would be reviewed from start to finish and that an appeal was made to the judiciary against the administrative action in question.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The lawsuit filed by the business against the administrative action will continue.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- How will the judicial process conclude?
- Who is responsible in the supply chain?
