Routine testing confirms Shine Muscat grapes meet safety standards despite concerns over pesticide residues in other countries.
Shine Muscat grapes sold in Singapore have passed rigorous tests for pesticide residues and are confirmed safe for consumption, according to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). These grapes, primarily imported from China, South Korea, and Japan, underwent thorough checks, with no pesticide levels found that would pose a food safety concern.
This assurance from the SFA comes in response to concerns raised in neighboring Thailand, where high levels of hazardous pesticides were detected in most samples of Shine Muscat grapes. In contrast, SFA’s routine monitoring shows that imported food products meet strict safety standards, with the agency pledging to continue its efforts to safeguard public health.
The SFA also advised consumers to wash grapes thoroughly and peel them to remove any pesticide residues, which are typically found on the surface. The agency emphasized that all imported food products must be sourced from licensed and regulated importers.
