Nakhon Ratchasima detects harmful microbes in drinking water, product recalled.

Khaosod•Society•18d ago

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Harmful bacteria were discovered in drinking water produced in Nakhon Ratchasima, leading to an immediate halt in production and market withdrawal.

•Harmful bacteria Salmonella spp. were found to exceed legal limits in drinking water from a specific brand in Khong Samrong district, Nakhon Ratchasima.
•The affected product is 'Nam Deam Tra Apo' (น้ำดื่มตราอาโป), with a production date of March 26, 2026.
•Authorities have ordered the suspension of production and the removal of the contaminated water from the market.

•Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office detected microbial contamination exceeding legal limits in drinking water.
•Salmonella spp. bacteria were found in drinking water, posing a significant health risk to consumers.
•The affected product was declared 'non-standard food' in violation of Section 25(3) of the Food Act B.E. 1979.
•Production of the drinking water brand 'Nam Deam Tra Apo' was immediately ordered to be suspended.
•Infected drinking water products are being recalled from the market.
•The contamination was linked to the use of filtered water from an old RO machine stored for 2-3 months due to economic difficulties.
•The producer has agreed to apply for a temporary cessation of business operations for drinking water production.
•Provincial Public Health Office has issued a letter to the business operator ordering a temporary halt to production.

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Nakhon Ratchasima(โคราช)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where microbial contamination was found in drinking water.

Khong Samrong District(อ.ขามสะแกแสง)

The district in Nakhon Ratchasima province where the contaminated drinking water was produced.

Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office(สำนักงานสาธารณสุขนครราชสีมา)

The public health authority that detected microbial contamination in drinking water.

Nam Deam Tra Apo(น้ำดื่มตราอาโป)

The brand of drinking water found to be contaminated with harmful bacteria.

Medical Science Center 9 Nakhon Ratchasima(ศูนย์วิทยาศาสตร์การแพทย์ที่ 9 นครราชสีมา)

The laboratory that analyzed the drinking water samples and confirmed the bacterial contamination.

Salmonella spp.ℹ️

A type of bacteria identified as the cause of contamination in the detected drinking water.

Food Act B.E. 1979(พระราชบัญญัติอาหาร พ.ศ. 1979)

The legislation under which the contaminated drinking water was categorized as 'non-standard food'.