Finding Hazardous Chemicals In Muscat Wine Exceeds Threshold

Findings of hazardous chemicals in muscat wine (freepic)

YOGYAKARTA - Who would have thought that the fruit that had been considered healthy like muscat wine turned out to have hidden dangers? A recent study revealed the findings of hazardous chemicals in muscat wine.

There is a surprising fact that most of the muscat wine samples circulating in the market are contaminated with dozens of types of harmful chemicals, including pesticides that are prohibited from using them.

Reporting from the Nation Thailand page, 23 of the 24 samples of Shine Muscat wine sold across Bangkok and its surroundings exceed the legal limit for pesticide residues, as revealed in laboratory tests.

The findings of the chemical residue test were put forward by the Thailand-PAN Pesticide Warning Network (Thai-PAN), which collaborates with Chalard Sue Magazine (Smart Buy), the Consumer Foundation, and the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (FDA).

Tassanee Naen-udorn, editor of Charard Sue Magazine, said the magazine had received questions and suggestions from consumers regarding the Shine Muscat wine, which was widely promoted and sold.

Consumers expressed concerns about potential health risks over toxic residues. As a result, the magazine partnered with Thai-PAN to test this wine for pesticide residue.

Based on the sampling, 24 wine samples were collected from 15 different sales locations in Bangkok and its surroundings on October 2-3. The samples were then sent to the BVAQ Laboratory to analyze pesticide residues. The main findings are as follows:

Based on these findings, as reported by the Straits Times, Thailand then took firm action such as product withdrawals, thorough examinations, and import bans for companies deemed infringement.

Meanwhile, Malaysia also checked their muscat wine samples and found some samples did not meet the standards, but not the Shine Muscat variety. Meanwhile, Singapore is still waiting for the results of the investigation.

This finding raises consumer concerns about food safety and causes a decline in sales of muscat wine in several areas. Experts suggest that consumers wash fruit thoroughly before consumption.

Based on this case, it is important for Indonesia to supervise imported products to ensure food safety. Consumers are also expected to be more careful in choosing and consuming fruits.

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