Suki Tee Noi Adds Insect Traps After Maggot Found in Shrimp
Suki Tee Noi has apologized after a customer discovered a maggot in a dish of glass shrimp at its Nakhon Pathom branch. An investigation identified the larva as a flesh fly species that deposits live young on decaying meat. The chain is adding an extra insect trap, mandating immediate refrigeration of shrimp after plating, and requiring staff to inspect dishes for insects before serving.
Suki Tee Noi has clarified after a customer found a maggot on 'glass shrimp' at its The Front branch on Phutthamonthon Sai 4 in Nakhon Pathom on October 30. The company apologized to all customers and said it is not being complacent, immediately involving relevant departments to investigate the facts as quickly as possible. The inspection team consisted of: 1. Two entomologists from Asia Pest Service Co., Ltd. 2. Thai Union's Quality Control and Quality Assurance Department. 3. Suki Tee Noi's Quality Control Department. The investigation concluded that the translucent white larva with a black head came from a flesh fly (Family Sarcophagidae). These flies are larger than house flies, less common, and feed on dead animal carcasses. A special trait is that they can lay either eggs or live larvae; if the animal matter has a foul odor and suitable temperature, they will deposit live larvae directly. Required improvements: 1. Install one additional insect trap at the rear entrance/exit, increasing from six to seven traps rented from Rentokil, a global pest control leader operating in 90 countries for over 100 years since its founding in the UK. 2. Immediately refrigerate glass shrimp after plating. 3. While delivering food to tables, staff must check for any insects on the food.
