Important Recommendations Regarding Milk Consumption

The President of the Food Safety Association, Samim Saner, provided important information and warnings regarding the consumption of milk and dairy products.

Should Unpacked Milk Be Purchased?

Milk sold unlicensed and unregistered on streets is of uncertain origin and poses health risks. If you wish to purchase unpacked milk, it is only permitted to sell raw milk produced on inspected farms in a controlled manner at local retailers within a maximum of 48 hours after milking. We must not forget that street milk vending poses a serious public health hazard.

Is the Rate of Adulteration High in Unpacked Milk Sold on Streets?

Research conducted by Hacettepe University on unpacked milk sold on streets reveals that street milk has both very poor microbiological quality and that various adulterations are resorted to in order to obtain greater financial gain from unpacked milk. Adding water is the most common among these practices...

Are Carton and UHT Milks Safe?

Citizens need not be concerned about UHT milks and other carton milks. These are milks that have undergone heat treatment at high temperatures for a short time—in other words, a heat treatment equivalent to boiling. They have been boiled and packaged on your behalf… These milks are periodically subject to inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

What Percentage of Dairy Products End Up in the Waste?

We should purchase only as much milk and dairy products as we need. Among the food groups that become waste most in households, milk and dairy products rank first at 41 percent.

How Many Days After Opening the Package Should It Be Consumed?

After the UHT process, milk is filled into packaging that protects it from air and light that would spoil the milk. In this way, it retains its freshness from the day of packaging for 4 months. UHT milks must definitely be stored in the refrigerator after the package is opened and should be consumed within a maximum of 2-3 days.