Fish hook, line, and dinner: Woman’s mealtime surprise raises food safety concerns

[snoop1130]

 

A 31 year old woman was shocked to find a fishing hook and line embedded in her meal. The woman, named June, raised concerns about food safety and quality after her unpleasant experience with food ordered from a restaurant in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi.

 

June yesterday reported that on July 27, she and a friend ordered food through a delivery service. Their order included spicy fried catfish leaves, plain rice, and rice with mutton. As they were enjoying their lunch and portioning out the catfish for later, she discovered a fishing hook and line among the fish’s innards in her second serving.

 

Catfish is usually one of her favourites, but this discovery made her stomach turn. She is now raising alarms on food safety and hygiene standards.

 

Upon the disturbing realisation, she immediately alerted her friend, who was equally baffled by the presence of the fishing hook in their meal. They thought the possibility was unbelievable, but the hook was indeed real.

 

June recounted contacting the restaurant to report her shocking discovery. The staff were stunned, asserting they had thoroughly cleaned the fish. They offered to make a fresh dish of fried catfish leaf, however, June, still in a state of shock, preferred a refund. The restaurant refunded her 120 baht for the dish, reported Sanook.

 

By Samantha Rose

Caption: A fish hook in her meal was enough to put her off of catfish - and all seafood. (via Sanook)

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/nonthaburi-diner-shocked-to-find-fishing-hook-in-restaurant-meal-food-safety-fears-fuelled

 

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[2baht]

What bait were they using? ????

[dingdongrb]

Without receiving a sinker I would have asked for a full refund too.

 

I noticed that the name of the restaurant wasn't provided.

[still kicking]

Must be a lot of fishermen around. 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

June recounted contacting the restaurant to report her shocking discovery. The staff were stunned, asserting they had thoroughly cleaned the fish.

Apparently not.

[Emdog]

Use the hook as a toothpick and the line as dental floss.

[JeffersLos]

High in iron, what's the problem.