A video that has spread rapidly on social media recently has come to the fore with the claim that two pills were found inside a Luppo brand cake produced by Şölen Chocolate. This video attracted great attention on YouTube and other platforms and raised concerns, especially because it belongs to the class of junk food frequently consumed by children.
This claim, shared thousands of times on Facebook, found its place on the agenda not only in Turkey but also in countries such as Iraq and Israel. While the rapid spread of the video attracted the attention of users, it revealed that the facts behind the incident needed to be investigated.
Investigation into Allegations
In the review conducted by Teyit.org, it was determined that the allegations in the video does not reflect reality was revealed. It was stated that the pills in the cakes in question were not correct and these products were not offered for sale in the domestic market of Türkiye. In addition, it was stated that the video was most likely shot in Iraq, and it was emphasized that the reasons behind the incident should be investigated more deeply.
Boycott Attempts and the Purpose of Spreading the Video
Teyit.org drew attention to the boycott initiatives launched against Turkish goods in Northern Iraq after the Peace Spring Operation. He stated that there is strong evidence that the video was spread with the aim of damaging Turkish products during this period, and that the motivation behind such content may stem from political and economic reasons.
Location Where the Video Was Shot: Not Türkiye, Iraq!
The video at the center of the allegations was not made in Turkey It was shot in Iraq The evidence is getting stronger. Using visual search technology, the first copy of the video, dated October 28, with better resolution and sound, was found. At the 45th second of the video, in a conversation in Sorani, it is stated that the goods come from Turkey. The fact that Sorani is a dialect of Kurdish and one of the official languages of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government increases the possibility that the video was shot in Iraq.
Another product exported from Turkey, Aspiliç belonging to As Tavukçuluk, is also included in the video. The fact that As Tavukçuluk’s biggest export market is Iraq strengthens the evidence that the video was actually shot in Iraq.
Export and Production Controls: Reliable and Clean
It turned out that Şölen Chocolate does not have a product of this brand and packaging sold to the Turkish domestic market. The Luppo Choco Coconut Cake featured in the video is produced only for export markets. The company shared all the identity and packaging information about this product and the laboratory results of the last batch with Teyit.org. As a result of the inspections, no abnormality was detected. It is stated that the products undergo independent inspections during the export process and are subject to customs controls of the country to which they are sent.
Questionable Details on the Cake
A slow review of the video shows that there are holes in the cake and the pills are being removed from under these holes. Additionally, the fact that the hand chooses not the first two packages in the video, but the third package, which is not clear whether it has been opened before, raises doubts about the reliability of the video.
According to the information Teyit.org received from journalistic sources in the region, it is reported that boycott attempts were launched against Turkish goods in Northern Iraq after the Peace Spring Operation. It is thought that the video may have been spread to support this boycott movement.
The accuracy of the claim that Luppo cakes contain pills has been refuted by research and examination of sources. This incident has once again revealed how social media can be manipulated with manipulative content and how quickly misinformation can spread. It is of great importance for society to be more careful about unverified information in such cases and to take into account data from reliable sources.
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