Bangkok, The Central Investigation Police (CIB) joined with the FDA to destroy two illegal meatball factories in the Pathum Thani area, producing 9 brands for sale in Pathum Thani and nearby areas. More than 31 items seized
Central Investigation Bureau headed by Police Lieutenant General Jiraphop Phuridej, commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, Pol. Maj. Gen. Witthaya Sriprasertphap, commander of the Crime Suppression Division, and officials of Division 4 of the Crime Suppression Division and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by Dr. Narong Aphikulwanit, Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration and Dr. Wirachai Nalawachai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration. Participated in an operation to raid and destroy an illegal meatball factory in the Pathum Thani area. Searched 2 locations and seized more than 31 items worth more than 210,000 baht.
On January 18, 2024, Sub-Division 4, Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division arrested an illegal meatball factory in
the Pathum Thani area. The factory sells meatballs throughout Bangkok. and more than 10 surrounding areas and has been publicized until it becomes a trend “Dirty meatballs” in online media
Later, complaints were received from the media. Creative Media Association for Society Inspect the production and sale of illegal meatballs in the area of ??Pathum Thani Province due to the Creative Media Association for Society. Organized National Children’s Day activities By joining in opening booths to distribute meatball menus for children to eat at various places, both government and private agencies, where events are held. which received attention from many children and citizens, but it turned out that there were parents who came to ask the reporter team about the origin of the meatballs, fearing that they were dirty meatballs that were arrested and made news in the Pathum Thani area.
for safety and build confidence among the people in the area Police officers from Division 4 of the Crime Suppression Division are in
vestigating. It was found that in the area of ??Pathum Thani Province, there were two other illegal meatball production factories in the Pathum Thani Province area, where they illegally produced large quantities of meatballs in unhygienic places. Packed and sent to markets in Pathum Thani Province, Bangkok and many surrounding areas. Police officers then went to the area to investigate and found out about the production source of the meatballs.
Later on January 18, 2024, officials requested a search warrant in Lat Sawai Subdistrict, Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani Province, at 2 locations: 1. A residential house. That was converted into a meatball factory, Lat Sawai Subdistrict, Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani Province. Mr. Sunthorn was found to be the owner of the product business. and admitted that it had been done for 1 month, inspected and seized 1. meatballs packed in an unbranded bag and meatballs from various brands, totaling 7 brands, totaling more than 2,000 bags. 2. Meatball packaging bags, 1,8
00 pieces, 3. Chicken meat 10 kilograms, quantity 20 bags, 4. Pork lard 3 kilograms, quantity 50 bags, 5. Grinding machine, quantity 1. , 6. 1 mixer, 7. 2 meatball making machines, 8. 2 meatball boilers, and 9. equipment for producing meatballs with various ingredients. which is an offense according to the Food Act, B.E. 2522, totaling more than 22 items
. 2. A residential house. That was converted into a meatball factory in the area of ??Village No. 4, Lat Sawai Subdistrict, Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani Province. Met Ms. Phetnapa. Present yourself as the owner of the product business and admitted that it had been done for 5-6 months, seized 1. meatballs packed in an unbranded bag and meatballs from various brands, totaling 2 brands, totaling more than 400 bags. 2. Meatballs in unlabelled bags, 5 kilograms, 1 bag, 3. Packaging bags for meatballs, 90 pieces, 4. Grinder, 1 unit, 5. Mixing machine. 1 machine, 6. 2 meatball blenders, 7. 1 mixer, and 8. equipment for producing meatballs with various ingredie
nts. which is an offense according to the Food Act 1979, totaling more than 9 items
A total of 2 searches were conducted, seizing more than 2,400 bags of meatballs from various brands, machinery, packaging, and various ingredients used in the production of meatballs, a total of more than 31 items. This time, unbranded meatballs and 9 brands were found.
In this search, it was found that the factory used human labor to produce, measure, and mix various ingredients. Mr. Sunthorn and Ms. Phetnapa confessed to producing meatballs. Without permission from the FDA and the Pathum Thani Provincial Public Health Office in any way, the said brand of pork meatballs does not display a food serial number (not approved by the FDA). The pork and chicken used as raw materials have already been purchased from the market. They are produced into sub-standard meatballs and sold to customers at fresh markets in the Pathum Thani, Bangkok area. and nearby areas such as Rangsit Market, Khlong Toei Market, Thai Market, etc. Then the
re will be small traders who come to pick up the products and distribute them further. Both points have a production capacity and sell about 500 kilograms of meatball products per day, averaging 15,000 per month. kg
Food samples were collected and sent for analysis to look for borax and the type and amount of preservatives. and disease-causing microorganisms at the Department of Medical Sciences If additional prohibited substances are found in food It is an offense under the Food Act 1979 for ‘producing impure food’ and is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding twenty thousand baht. or both Initially, this action is an offense under the Food Act of 1979 for “selling food products with incorrect labels” punishable by a fine not exceeding 30,000 baht, Pol. Maj. Gen.
Witthaya Sriprasertphap, commander of the Crime Suppression Division. Said that the operation was the result of the arrest of an illegal meatball factory in the Pathum Thani area. and publicize the results of th
e arrest to the public, leading to further investigation. In order to raise safety standards in food production this time, we would like to express our concern to the people not to buy food products whose origins are unknown. Whether buying from a general store or online sales source Because there may be danger from substandard production. and is not safe for consumption And would like to warn those who illegally produce or sell food that is not allowed or does not meet the standard quality. Whether it is a manufacturing plant or a distributor Stop such behavior immediately. If found, strict legal action will be taken. And if citizens find suspicious products Complaints can be made at the NCPO Hotline 1135 or the NCPO Consumer Warning page at any time.
Source: Thai News Agency