The spice blends from popular brands MDH and Everest have come under scrutiny by regulators around the world.
Food safety regulators around the world have launched investigations into two brands of Indian spice blends over concerns that they may be contaminated with cancer-causing pesticides.In April, Singapore and Hong Kong suspended sales of spice blends from two top Indian brands, MDH and Everest, because of their allegedly high levels of the pesticide ethylene oxide, Reuters reported. The U.S.
The Spices Board, the industry's regulator in India, has initiated mandatory testing for ethylene oxide in spice consignments to Singapore and Hong Kong and strict monitoring of shipments to other countries.The products under scrutiny are Madras Curry Powder, Sambhar Masala and Curry Powder, which are produced by MDH, and Fish Curry Masala, which is made by Everest.Newsweek contacted MDH and Everest by email for comment.
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