Increased use of formalin raises local concerns

Source: Sakon TV Network

In an article posted on March 7, it is reported that excessive use of formalin to reduce food spoilage is under scrutiny by  The Provincial Health Office.

Formalin can be found naturally in most plant and animal life.


Ingestion of a small amount of formaldehyde is unlikely to cause acute effect, but ingestion of a large amount of formaldehyde can generally cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, coma, renal injury and possible death



Examples of Foods Known to Contain Naturally Occurring Formaldehyde
                                      mg/kg
Banana                            16.3
Shiitake mushroom    100-406 / 6-54.4
Cauliflower                        26.9

Wash all food thoroughly

How to remove formalin from food

Interesting to note: Burning meat while barbecuing. increases formalin content.