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The video showing how Dardanel’s tuna was packed by hand at the tuna factory caused controversy on social media. The company stated that the part shown in the video is a boutique production model, completely handmade and in this way it is applied throughout the world.
Dardanel based in Çanakkale tuna The video posted on some social media channels, showing that the packaging was handmade at the factory, generated controversy. The company explained that this is a boutique production model and in this way it is applied throughout the world.
Therefore, it was not produced untouched by human hands. This video, shared by an influencer on social media, shows the tuna packing stage.
The interesting thing is that the product does not contain salt water. The ingredient statement includes only tuna, olive oil and salt.@balikuzmani pic.twitter.com/AUh1DUTiFP– control! (@denetlecomtr) February 23, 2021
In the statement made by Dardanel, the following was stated:
“Today we follow with regret and sensitivity the criticism of the images published on some social media channels. We would like to clear up some misinformation that is subject to comment, especially the use of gloves in our facilities.
Under current food safety principles, not using plastic gloves in canning production processes is an accepted practice by food authorities around the world. Plastic gloves carry a great risk; It is a fact that presents a risk of contamination by foreign materials in the final product, since it is a material that can easily break and degrade. (Turkish Food Codex and FDA)
All our employees go through very important practices regarding hand hygiene and are strictly controlled in accordance with national and international regulations. Periodically, the hygiene of our employees’ hands is ensured with disinfectants suitable for contact with food.
Furthermore, these products, which contain no additives other than salt, olive oil and fish, are made in the most natural and hygienic way, while sea salt and water (brine) are used to distribute the salt of uniformly. The information on our label is in accordance with the regulations of the Turkish Food Codex in light of the explanations mentioned above.
All our products go through a sterilization process at 121 degrees, which eliminates the risk of microorganisms, without using preservatives or additives.
Our company, which has successfully implemented all national and international regulations such as FDA, European Commission, Turkish Food Codex, Codex Alimentarius, has the BRC A level Quality Standard Certificate, which is accepted as a national reference in this regard.
We want to underline the fact that the production part shown in the video is completely handmade as a boutique and this production model is applied in this way all over the world. We hereby declare that a legal process will be initiated against all people, channels and accounts that seek to create a perception of production that is not hygienic.
Keeping its tables healthy for 37 years, Dardanel is a brand that has arrived today trusted by our valued consumers. We respectfully announce to the public that we are not likely to exhibit the slightest behavior that will damage this confidence, and that the concepts of taste and health that make Dardanel have our sole priority in all circumstances. ”
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