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Nationwide inspections ordered after tilapia found in mackerel cans
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Prime Minister’s Office Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi has ordered consumer protection officials nationwide to stop producers using tilapia in canned-fish products after packs sold as mackerel were found to contain tilapia.
Key facts
- Prime Minister’s Office Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi has ordered consumer protection officials nationwide to stop producers using tilapia in canned-fish products after packs sold as mackerel were found to contain tilapia.
- Speaking at Government House on Tuesday, Ms Supamas said incident on May 1 has attracted considerable attention. Although the producer reached a settlement with affected consumers, she warned the problem could recur and instructed officials to inspect local factories and review complaints.
- “Consumer protection officials in all provinces will check local factories to find out the raw material and they will also review relevant complaints from people,” the minister said.
- The affected consumer told Thai PBS the producer apologised and offered compensation in exchange for the removal of his video about the adulteration, reportedly citing a shortage of mackerel.
- Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it would inspect the seafood factory in Samut Sakhon province, Thai PBS reported.
Summary
Speaking at Government House on Tuesday, Ms Supamas said incident on May 1 has attracted considerable attention. Although the producer reached a settlement with affected consumers, she warned the problem could recur and instructed officials to inspect local factories and review complaints.
“Consumer protection officials in all provinces will check local factories to find out the raw material and they will also review relevant complaints from people,” the minister said.