Bangkok, March 27 – Fried Insects Illustration After eating, he almost lost his life. Warn people with a history of allergies or asthma. should be avoided Suggest eating insects safely should buy from a hygienic production or distribution source. and cooked before eating
Dr. Witit Saritdeechaikul, Deputy Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration revealed that according to people who eat fried insects, there is a severe allergic reaction. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is concerned because the popularity of eating insects is increasing. And it is reported that eating insects is rich in nutritional value. have good fatty acids and beneficial to the body
The insects that are commonly eaten are caterpillars, silkworms, dwarf grasshoppers, bamboo worms, horseshoes and crickets, etc., but may cause consumers to be at risk from eating insects such as histamine allergies, even if received in small amounts. Your body may react faster than others. It causes dermatitis, rashes, numbness or itching around the mouth, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, asthma, or even life-threatening symptoms.
As for the amount of histamine found in silkworm pupae, it may be up to 875 mg/kg. Or if the food is contaminated with certain bacteria that can convert the amino acid histidine to histamine.
There are also risks from pesticides, for example carbamates may be found in the locust fry. The symptoms depend on the severity of the poisoning, such as headache, excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle tremor, retinal detachment, if not treated immediately, death will eventually occur.
Food allergies are individual characteristics. If the consumer is allergic or have a history of allergies or asthma Eating insects should be avoided. For general consumers, insect products can be eaten. But should observe yourself when eating any type of insect and have had abnormal symptoms within 2-7 hours, should avoid eating that type of insect
How to eat fried insects safely For general consumers who do not have allergies. Observe whether the fried insects are commonly known insects. Should be cooked before eating. Or choose to buy from a hygienic production or distribution source. for insect products or food containing insects in containers Labels must be displayed according to the Notification of the Ministry of Public Health, Re: Labeling of food in containers, such as name of food, food serial number. ingredient formula Name of the manufacturer/importer Date of manufacture or should be consumed before and information for food allergies, etc.
If you find any suspicious products or non-standard products or is not safe from consumption Complaints can be made at the FDA hotline, Tel. 1556 or E-mail: 1556@fda.moph.go.th or PO Box 1556, Post Office, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi Province 11004, or provincial public health offices nationwide for the FDA. Will continue to take legal action against the perpetrators .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency