Thai Herbal Hong Thai pledges stricter controls after recall of contaminated batch of inhalers
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The company acknowledged the results of the Food and Drug Administration inspection.
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BANGKOK – Thai Herbal Hong Thai, the manufacturer of Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler Formula 2, has announced the recall of Lot 000332, comprising 200,000 units, after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) detected microbial contamination
Mr Teerapong Rabueathum, its founder, clarified that the issue was confined solely to Lot 000332, produced on Dec 9, 2024 with expiry date of Dec 8, 2027, while other production batches remain unaffected and safe for sale.
He said reports suggesting a suspension of all manufacturing and sales were inaccurate, as the FDA’s notice pertained only to the contaminated batch.
The company stated that the contamination involved microorganisms exceeding standard limits, though the FDA has not yet specified the bacterial strain or provided detailed technical clarification on its health impact.
Mr Teerapong added that the company intends to hold a meeting with the FDA to better understand the findings, emphasising that the company’s internal testing before registration never detected abnormalities.
Hong Thai has begun retrieving Lot 000332 from the market. However, as it is an older batch, only part of the quantity could be collected.
Coordination with the FDA is under way to finalise the disposal process, and the confirmed destruction date will be announced later.
The company said it will strengthen its processes, adding quality control at every stage of manufacturing, including ultraviolet sterilisation, to guarantee that its products are safe.
For distributors or customers with products from the affected batch, the company will offer full refunds, along with new replacement products at no additional cost.
Products can be returned to Hong Thai Panich, 434 Phutthamonthon Sai 2 Road, Bang Phai, Bang Khae, Bangkok 10160, or customers may request a refund by contacting 02-803-1549, 081-252-3406, 092-740-5500, or 092-740-7700. THE NATION/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK
