Shine Muscat Grapes Warning: TCC Urges FDA Action Over Chemical Contamination

Order Cannabis Online

Picture this: the irresistible allure of Shine Muscat grapes, those plump, juicy jewels that might have you dreaming of their sweet taste and refreshing burst of flavor. But hold on a moment! Before you pop one of those grapes into your mouth, there’s a rather unsettling twist in the tale. The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is raising the alarm and urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to step up and take legal action against importers of these tantalizing grapes. Why, you ask? Well, shocking lab test results have shown that some samples are contaminated with chemicals that are strictly off-limits in Thailand.

Picture this scene: the TCC, on a quest for safety, rigorously tested 24 samples of the delightful Shine Muscat grapes. To their dismay, they discovered that 23 out of these 24 samples were harboring dangerous chemical residues well beyond what the law considers safe. Detectives in the form of TCC lab technicians unearthed some rather notorious culprits, including chlorpyrifos and endrin aldehyde – substances that have earned themselves a ban as per the country’s food safety regulations.

On a Sunday loaded with concern and urgency, TCC secretary-general Saree Aongsomwang demanded that the FDA bring down the hammer of justice on those who dared to import these tainted treasures. For any grapes still lounging around warehouses, thoroughly inspecting them is of utmost importance. Those that carry the chemical offenders? Well, they deserve nothing less than destruction, according to the TCC.

Ms. Saree took her mission further, urging grape importers to play ball by recalling their stock for a comprehensive inspection. She didn’t stop there; she pushed for the FDA to send a stern message by banning any company with knowledge of the contamination from ever importing such products again. Talk about a call for justice!

The TCC sourced its grape samples from a medley of places: two from cyber fruit aisles, seven from local fruit shops and fresh markets, and a whopping 15 from modern trade outlets. This grape detective work took place in the bustling city of Bangkok and its scenic surroundings on October 2nd and 3rd.

Now, here comes the juicy part: lab tests unveiled a staggering 14 harmful chemicals in concentrations above the legal limit of 0.01 mg/kg. In this chemical whodunit, a total of 50 chemical residues were detected. Among them, 22 must feel like outlaws walking the streets, as they aren’t even regulated under current Thai law – chemicals with exotic names like triasulfuron, cyflumetofen, tetraconazole, and fludioxonil.

But wait, don’t lose hope just yet! In a bid to ease some tension, FDA secretary-general Surachoke Tangwiwat stepped up on another Sunday, clarifying that out of those 50 nefarious residues, 36 actually stayed within the bounds of legal safety. As for the rest, well, they’re simply not in the FDA’s spotlight due to a lack of information on their potential risks.

To keep our grape encounter safe and sound, Dr. Surachoke offered sound advice to consumers: wash those fruits like you’re giving them a spa day, ensuring that they’re squeaky clean before indulging.

In a testament to their unwavering consumer-safety commitment, the FDA pledges to seize any contaminated imports and pursue legal actions against the importers. Meanwhile, a pall has descended upon Nakhon Ratchasima’s Muang district, where market vendors found themselves in a pickle. Despite tempting discounts of up to 70%, consumers are steering clear of the once-beloved Shine Muscat grapes, prompting many vendors to sweep these off their shelves entirely.

Thaworn Prommee, a veteran vendor at 58, shared a tale of woe. Half of his prized stock has gone from top-seller to tragic loss. Business operators like himself are now grappling with the resulting losses as their once-flourishing sales have withered. Oh, how the mighty grapes have fallen, leaving a sour taste in the mouths of sellers and a gut-wrenching twist in the saga of Shine Muscat grapes.