A random inspection of 144 samples of food by the Department of Medical Sciences revealed that 6.2% of the items, especially Chinese kale and oranges, carried excessive levels of pesticide.
Dr Yongyos Thamwut, deputy permanent secretary of the Public Health Ministry, said now that many people have started only consuming vegetables, fruits and grains in line with the ongoing vegetarian festival, they should ensure all items they consume come from reliable sources and be thoroughly cleaned before consumption. — The Nation/ANN
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