Food Safety Incidents

Sulfadiazine has been detected in Honey And Honey Products.

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | Oct 30, 2025 11:00:00 PM

Food Safety Incident Report

Date: October 15, 2025

A recent food safety incident has been reported involving the detection of sulfadiazine in honey and honey products originating from Turkey. This incident falls under the category of contaminants, which poses a significant risk to consumer health.

Sulfadiazine is an antibiotic that can have harmful effects when ingested through contaminated food products. The presence of such contaminants in honey and honey products raises concerns about food safety and the potential health implications for consumers. It is crucial for regulatory authorities to take immediate action to address this issue and ensure that affected products are removed from the market.

Consumers are advised to be cautious and check for any alerts or recalls related to honey and honey products. It is essential to stay informed about the safety of food products to prevent any adverse health effects associated with the consumption of contaminated items.

This incident highlights the importance of rigorous food safety monitoring and control measures to prevent the introduction of harmful substances into the food supply. Ongoing vigilance is necessary to protect public health and maintain consumer confidence in food safety.

  • Incident: Sulfadiazine has been detected in Honey And Honey Products.
  • Date: 2025-10-15
  • Product: Honey And Honey Products
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  • Origin of issue: Turkey
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  • Incident Category: Control
  • Hazard Category: Contaminants
  • Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)