Adulterated honey seized in Chiang Mai

Adulterated honey seized in Chiang Mai

Officials seize adulterated honey in San Sai district, Chiang Mai, on Tuesday evening. (Photo by Cheewin Sattha)
Officials seize adulterated honey in San Sai district, Chiang Mai, on Tuesday evening. (Photo by Cheewin Sattha)

CHIANG MAI - Seven people have been arrested with about 80 kilogrammes of honey diluted with corn syrup, sugar and honey fragrance in San Sai district.

The adulterated honey was seized at a rented house, No.118, in Moo 8 village of tambon Nong Yaeng on Tuesday evening by a team of police, health and administrative officials supported by soldiers.

Ranya Ratanasing, the operator of the plant, and six people working with her were detained. All of them are tenants.

Ms Ranya allegedly admitted they bought beehive honey from Phayao province and mixed it with corn syrup, sugar and honey fragrance. They also added bits of beeswax to make the product look like pure honey.

She said it cost them 50-60 baht per kilogramme and they sold the adulterated honey at 80-150 baht per kilogramme at flea markets.

They were initially charged with selling food that was not properly labelled. Tests would be made on the honey and if it were found to be contaminated additional charges would follow, officials said.

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