Chon Buri husband and wife arrested over contaminated sausages

A Chon Buri husband and wife have been arrested for producing contaminated sausages and food. The couple reportedly admitted to the charges of offending various Food Health and Safety Acts by producing unlicensed food with no labels. The two suspects so far are only identified as 38 year old Mr. Sinart, and Ms. Raktawee, who’s age is not reported.

Now, Sinart and Raktawee face anywhere from 6 months to 10 years in prison, a fine of 5,000-100,000 baht, or both. The Consumer Protection Police Division of Chon Buri Police reported that they arrested the couple from a house where they allegedly produced the contaminated goods.

In February, a factory in Chon Buri was reported to produce sausages that gave 9 children across Thailand a blood disorder. The disorder, methemoglobinemia, causes red blood cells to have abnormal amounts of methemoglobin, according to the FDA Deputy Secretary…