BANGKOK, Oct 28 (TNA) – Sales of popular Shine Muscat grapes have plummeted in Thailand following a controversial report about pesticide residues, though authorities maintain the fruit is safe for consumption when properly washed.

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The premium grape variety, known for its large, sweet berries, came under scrutiny after Thai-PAN, a consumer advocacy network, together with Smart Buyer Magazine and Foundation for Thai Consumers released findings from tests on 24 samples collected across Bangkok and surrounding areas. The samples, ranging in price from 100 to 699 baht per kilogram, were sourced from modern retail outlets, wholesale markets, and street vendors.

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