The Health Ministry has assured the public that imported Shine Muscat grapes are safe for consumption, confirming that recent tests revealed no harmful levels of pesticide residues.
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As reported by FMT, the ministry reviewed 234 grape samples between 2020 and September this year, with only four samples exceeding the maximum residue limit. Shine Muscat grapes were not among those with excessive pesticide levels.
The ministry also clarified that future grape imports will undergo thorough inspections, allowing entry only if they meet safe residue levels. This follows concerns raised by the Thai Pesticide Alert Network, which warned of high pesticide residues found in Shine Muscat grapes imported from China.
According to Bernama, the Thailand Consumers Council reported that 23 of 24 samples of Shine Muscat grapes contained elevated chemical residues and urged the Thai Ministry of Public Health to respond promptly.
Meanwhile, Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security confirmed that they have received no complaints related to contaminated grapes.
This reassurance came during a presentation ceremony for appointment letters to 48 chief farmers of the Kemasin Semerak Integrated Agricultural Development Area 2024 in Tok Bali.
