"These results dispelled concerns raised by the Thai government regarding the presence of dangerous compounds like chlorpyrifos and endrin aldehyde," he said.
To ensure public health, Bapanas will take strict action against any unsafe food products found in the market, including ordering product withdrawal.
To minimize the risk of contamination, the agency has advised consumers to thoroughly wash fruits, particularly grapes, with running water before consuming them.
Furthermore, it is encouraging consumers to read food labels carefully to verify the safety and suitability of products, especially imported ones.
The agency is also promoting the consumption of domestically produced fruits, which often offer comparable nutritional value to imported options.
Last month, Thai authorities detected pesticide residues in Shine Muscat grapes, originating from China, sold in the market.
The Thailand Consumer Council reported that 23 out of 24 Shine Muscat grape samples tested contained hazardous chemical residues exceeding the safe limit. This prompted Malaysia to conduct tests on Shine Muscat grapes.
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Editor: Azis Kurmala
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