It was revealed that some substances used in sexual potency enhancing drugs were found in products such as candy and chocolate consumed by children. Substances named ‘sildenafil’ and ‘tadalafil’ were detected especially in chocolate, honey and energy drinks.
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry published in October List of imitation and adulterated foods shared with the public. This list, which had a great impact throughout Türkiye, revealed that many products contain banned substances.
Dangerous Drug Residues Found in 17 Different Products
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, It has been publishing a list of counterfeit and adulterated products since October 2. According to the news of Sabah newspaper, in total 17 different products ‘sildenafil’ and ‘tadalafil’ Substances such as were found. These items are usually sexual dysfunctions It is used for treatment and should only be taken with a doctor’s prescription. However, consumption in high doses can cause serious health risks, even can lead to death.
seen as dangerous ‘sildenafil’ and ‘tadalafil’ Its active ingredients were found in various food products such as herbal mixed chocolate, ginseng bonbon candy, energy drinks and epimedium ginseng hazelnut cezerye. In addition, it was reported that these substances were detected even in 15 grams of honey in sachet form produced in a business in Küçükçekmece. It was announced that similar substances were found in products such as effervescent tablets, sultan’s paste, mesir paste and epimedium herbal paste.
Food safety listIt was pointed out that different pharmaceutical active ingredients, whose names were not disclosed, were used in some drinks. The presence of these dangerous substances was also detected in flavored and herb-added drinks, carbonated and still fruit-flavored products, black tea, herbal tea and herb-mixed coffees.
It was stated that most of these products were put on the market by manufacturers in metropolitan cities such as Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Mersin, Bursa, Ankara and Kocaeli. Experts warn consumers that if symptoms such as headache occur after consuming any food or beverage, these products may contain active pharmaceutical ingredients and emphasize that these products should never be used.
Side Effects and Health Hazards of Products Containing Sildenafil and Tadalafil
Sildenafil and tadalafil substances can cause serious side effects such as headache, dizziness, breathing difficulties, heartburn and sensitivity to light. While experts emphasize that the consumption of products containing such ingredients should be avoided, they say that people who experience these symptoms should consult their doctor without delay.
Fraud Detected in Dairy Products, Too
In the list published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, it was revealed that some products sold as buffalo cream and yoghurt do not actually contain buffalo milk. Similarly, it was determined that goat milk was not found in products marketed as goat yoghurt and goat cheese. This situation continues to gradually reduce consumers’ confidence in food products.
Source for detailed list: ‘guvenilirgida.tarimorman.gov.tr’
Source: Sabah Newspaper
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