Pak Chong Dairy Cooperative Suspends School Milk Production Following Contamination Report

On August 18, 2026, the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office announced that pasteurized 'bagged' milk produced by the Pak Chong Dairy Cooperative Limited failed safety standards. Laboratory analysis detected Bacillus cereus at 3,400 CFU/ml, which is 34 times higher than the permitted limit of 100 CFU/ml.

In response to these findings, authorities have ordered the cooperative to suspend production of pasteurized milk immediately. The facility is now required to conduct a comprehensive investigation into its supply chain, including raw material intake, processing, storage, and distribution methods, and must submit a corrective action report. It is important to note that the cooperative’s UHT milk products were tested and found to be within safety standards.

For residents and those involved in local school programs, the cooperative has stated that, as of the initial report, there have been no notifications of illness or adverse health effects linked to the consumption of these products. While the suspension is a precautionary measure to ensure food safety, the investigation into the source of the contamination is ongoing. Authorities are currently working to verify the safety of the distribution process. Further updates regarding the resumption of production will depend on the results of the cooperative's internal audit and subsequent health inspections.