Caution issued for ice consumption following COVID-19 infections at ice factories

[snoop1130]

 

Following the reported emergence of clusters of COVID-19 infections at ice factories in Samut Prakan and Chon Buri provinces, the Health Department is advising consumers to choose ice cubes which are properly packed, sealed and with good manufacturing practice (GMP) certification.

 

Director-General of the Health Department Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai said today that the reported clusters may concern consumers, regarding the safety of ice cubes or crushed ice, which they usually buy from convenience stores for putting in dessert, drinks or for preserving fresh produce.

 

He said that cubed or crushed ice, which are not properly packed and sealed, can be contaminated, if the production process is not clean or up to the required GMP standard.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/caution-issued-for-ice-consumption-following-covid-19-infections-at-ice-factories/

 

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[ThailandRyan]

Guess I am lucky then since my water filtered refrigerator freezer dispenser makes my ice for my use.

[smedly]

40 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

He said that cubed or crushed ice, which are not properly packed and sealed, can be contaminated, if the production process is not clean or up to the required GMP standard.

and who is supposed to be enforcing these standards ????????

 

how are people supposed to know which ice came from where ??????

[smedly]

39 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Guess I am lucky then since my water filtered refrigerator freezer dispenser makes my ice for my use.

do you take it with you lol

 

just kidding ????

[madmitch]

So the Covid 19 virus can survive in frozen water?

[tifino]

yeah!

- and expect Instructions to come out, advising to melt the ice before use ???? 

[KC 71]

Right,from now on i will drinking through 3 facemasks.

[Pattaya Spotter]

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is a respiratory pathogen adapted to infecting cells lining the nasal passage, thorax, and lungs. Although the mouth and throat are adjacent to the nose, I have not heard of any cases people contracting the virus through contaminated food or beverages. It's very likely any such virus particles would be destroyed by the gastric juices in the stomach. Despite repeated virus outbreaks in food processing plants in the US/Europe, I know of no warnings about consuming possibly contaminated food products.

[cyril sneer]

10 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is a respiratory pathogen adapted to infecting cells lining the nasal passage, thorax, and lungs. Although the mouth and throat are adjacent to the nose, I have not heard of any cases people contracting the virus through contaminated food or beverages. It's very likely any such virus particles would be destroyed by the gastric juices in the stomach. Despite repeated virus outbreaks in food processing plants in the US/Europe, I know of no warnings about consuming possibly contaminated food products.

a couple of sentences would have been enough

[RotBenz8888]

[Justgrazing]

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

advising consumers to choose ice cubes which are properly packed, sealed and with good manufacturing practice

 

If during inspection you drop any just quietly slide them beneath the fridge with your foot then it'll be water under the fridge in no time .. 

 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Following the reported emergence of clusters of COVID-19 infections at ice factories

 Is this just the tip of the iceberg ...

[Pattaya Spotter]

1 hour ago, cyril sneer said:

a couple of sentences would have been enough

I count four sentences; I'm sorry if that's over the limit you have imposed on Forum posts. If you dislike long posts, and I admit some of mine are long winded, you may certainly "ignore" my Forum contributions, which I have now done for yours.

Edited June 8, 2021 by Pattaya Spotter

[fondue zoo]

2 hours ago, cyril sneer said:

a couple of sentences would have been enough

Covid Bad

Food Good

[nkg]

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He said that cubed or crushed ice, which are not properly packed and sealed, can be contaminated, if the production process is not clean or up to the required GMP standard.

 

 

They need to stop, collaborate and listen.

[fondue zoo]

3 minutes ago, nkg said:

 

 

They need to stop, collaborate and listen.

 

Like your vaccine choice, you can only choose one, the first one..

[pseudorabies]

Do let me guess.... The Department of Health is recommending boiling the ice cubes before use in drinks?

[dinsdale]

6 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Guess I am lucky then since my water filtered refrigerator freezer dispenser makes my ice for my use.

Cool down mate. No need to show off. I think it's best to keep comments like this on ice.

[RichardColeman]

5 hours ago, tifino said:

yeah!

- and expect Instructions to come out, advising to melt the ice before use ???? 

Yes, because Thai apparently have no idea how to refreeze it !

[Caldera]

Ridiculous advice by incompetent busy bodies. How many cases of transmission from contaminated ice cubes have been reported, worldwide? Zero or below?

[djayz]

8 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the Health Department is advising consumers to choose ice cubes which are properly packed, sealed and with good manufacturing practice (GMP) certification.

Should that not always be the case? Or is it okay to use ice which isn't "properly packed, sealed and from good manufacturing practice" for the rest of the year? Talk about stating the bleeding obvious! 

Edited June 8, 2021 by djayz

[RubbaJohnny]

8 hours ago, smedly said:

who is supposed to be enforcing these standards ????????

 

 ARP Area rocksoff patrol

[HeijoshinCool]

 

7 hours ago, madmitch said:

So the Covid 19 virus can survive in frozen water?

.

It can also survive asteroid impacts, nuclear detonations, EMP strikes, and McDonald's Happy Meals.

[FarFlungFalang]

12 hours ago, madmitch said:

So the Covid 19 virus can survive in frozen water?

Apparently the bug in this story started to multiply after being frozen for 24,000 years.

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-06-08/rotifers-survive-for-twenty-four-thousand-years-permafrost/100191788

[tonray]

13 hours ago, smedly said:

and who is supposed to be enforcing these standards ????????

 

how are people supposed to know which ice came from where ??????

It's easy...it comes from the back of a pickup truck, carried in sacks...all over Thailand it's the same deal

 

[jacko45k]

14 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Guess I am lucky then since my water filtered refrigerator freezer dispenser makes my ice for my use.

I use the water from the big plastic bottles and ice trays.... I now wonder if the water filtration factories have had their staff checked. 

[Fex Bluse]

New big outbreaks all over the country, but no doubt that magic 2.5K reported cases will remain stable. 

 

Magical Thailand

[chalawaan]

I also keep wondering about the current wisdom of buying (more expensive) cut fruit such as green mango and pomelo, two favourites, at the fancy supermarkets. Ironically, I'm staying away from the wet markets because of their iffy hygene in genereal at the moment. 

 

What a time to be alive!

Edited June 9, 2021 by chalawaan

[jacko45k]

Just now, chalawaan said:

I'm staying away from the wet markets because of their iffy hygien in genereal at the moment. 

I have told the Mrs not to buy meat from them for now.... been having some issues. The hot weather is one thing, but something else is going on..... 

[Excel]

14 hours ago, smedly said:

and who is supposed to be enforcing these standards ????????

 

how are people supposed to know which ice came from where ??????

just more verbal diarrhea by the sounds of it. Not one cell of common sense.

[tonray]

2 minutes ago, chalawaan said:

I also keep wondering about the current wisdom of buying (more expensive) cut fruit such as green mango and pomelo, two favourites, at the fancy supermarkets. Ironically, I'm staying away from the wet markets because of their iffy hygene in genereal at the moment. 

 

What a time to be alive!

I always buy whole fruit at the markets...not a big deal to seed and peel your own papaya for example as I just did this morning. A lot cheaper that way.