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Disrupt source of counterfeit grape jelly snacks – no number FDA risky

Samut Sakhon, The Crime Suppression Division cracked down on a source selling counterfeit Kyoho grape jelly snacks. Sold everywhere online, no numbers FDA risky Police crackdown on online seller of Kyoho grape jelly snacks Seized 41,280 pieces of Kyoho grape jelly snacks in various colors, a total of 19 items, valued at over 380,000 baht, from reviews via social media. Facebook page named Snacks, Imported Snacks, NISA SHOP, sells imitation grape jelly snacks in the country. Japan and Korea, which are jelly packed in bags. It looks like a rubber glove or a balloon tied into a ball. When you want to eat, use a sharp toothpick to poke the wrapped bag to break it open and eat the jelly snacks inside. Also known as "Kyoho Grape Jelly Desserts" are widely popular among students and teenagers. The product does not have a food registration number (FDA), so it is not possible to know the standards, ingredients, and production process. The officers used a search warrant to search. Product storage location In a reside ntial house in Bang Torad Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon Province, Ms. Wannisa was found claiming to be the owner of the product. They seized 1. Kyoho purple grape jelly, 32,880 pieces, 2. Yel. Green Kyoho grape li, quantity 8,400 pieces (total 41,280 pieces), along with other snacks seized Suspected of being an offense according to the Food Act B.E. 2522, a total of 19 items. Upon questioning, Ms. Wannisa confessed that she had sold Kyoho grape jelly snacks. that does not display food serial numbers (not approved by the FDA) by advertising products for sale through a Facebook page and most customer groups I am a general seller. to buy in bulk quantities at a time To be sold to consumers again. They bought several crates of Kyoho grape jelly snacks from a store in the Sampeng area. The price per box is approximately 1,400 baht and resells for approximately 1,700 baht per box. It has been made for 1 month. Kyoho grape jelly dessert And the snacks seized will be sent for analysis to f ind prohibited substances in the production of snacks at the Department of Medical Sciences. If additional prohibited substances are found in food It is an offense under the Food Act of 1979 for "distributing impure food" and is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding twenty thousand baht. or both Initially, such 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. Source: Thai News Agency