Thai FDA ramps up inspection of imported grapes over toxin concerns

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Thai FDA ramps up inspection of imported grapes over toxin concerns
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PUTRAJAYA: Graft investigators have searched the house of FashionValet founders Datin Vivy Yusof and Datuk Fadzaruddin Shah Anuar and frozen several of their accounts with RM1.1mil in funds.

BANGKOK: Thailand ’s Food and Drug Administration has implemented a strict “hold, test and release” measure on nearly 7 tonnes of imported Shine Muscat grapes, the authority announced on Friday .

On November 5, a total of 6,932.4 kilograms of imported Shine Muscat grapes worth around 3.05 million baht underwent the screening process, Lertchai Lertvut, FDA’s deputy secretary-general, said. Lertchai went on to say that the FDA will take action against importers if their produce is found to be contaminated with harmful substances.The FDA has called on fruit and vegetable importers to only get their produce from reliable sources where they can check their compliance with safety standards. The FDA will also coordinate with embassies of trade partners to ensure all imports are safe for consumers, Lertchai said.

Produce should be washed for at least 30 seconds under running water or submerged in water mixed with baking soda or salt for 15 minutes and rinsed before consumption.

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