Thailand's FDA Pressured to Address Contaminated Shine Muscat Grapes
Thailand Consumers Council Warns of Chemical Contamination
The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has called on the country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take legal action against importers of Shine Muscat grapes following reports of chemical contamination.
Lab tests conducted by the TCC on 24 samples of these grapes revealed that 23 were contaminated with hazardous chemicals, such as chlorpyrifos and endrin aldehyde, both banned under Thailand's food safety laws.
TCC secretary-general Saree Aongsomwang has demanded legal repercussions for importers of contaminated grapes and urged for their recall and destruction.
The TCC sampled grapes from various sources including online shops, fruit shops, and modern trade outlets around Bangkok and nearby areas.
Tests highlighted 14 chemical substances exceeding safety limits and 22 unregulated compounds.
FDA secretary-general Surachoke Tangwiwat noted that most residues remained within safety guidelines but emphasized consumer safety through thorough washing of fruits.
Following these revelations, Shine Muscat grapes have seen decreased consumer interest, with vendors experiencing significant losses as consumers shy away from purchasing potentially unsafe fruit.
Lab tests conducted by the TCC on 24 samples of these grapes revealed that 23 were contaminated with hazardous chemicals, such as chlorpyrifos and endrin aldehyde, both banned under Thailand's food safety laws.
TCC secretary-general Saree Aongsomwang has demanded legal repercussions for importers of contaminated grapes and urged for their recall and destruction.
The TCC sampled grapes from various sources including online shops, fruit shops, and modern trade outlets around Bangkok and nearby areas.
Tests highlighted 14 chemical substances exceeding safety limits and 22 unregulated compounds.
FDA secretary-general Surachoke Tangwiwat noted that most residues remained within safety guidelines but emphasized consumer safety through thorough washing of fruits.
Following these revelations, Shine Muscat grapes have seen decreased consumer interest, with vendors experiencing significant losses as consumers shy away from purchasing potentially unsafe fruit.
