Hong Kong last month suspended sales of three spice blends made by India's MDH and an Everest spice mix for fish curry. Singapore ordered a recall of the same Everest mix as well, flagging high levels of ethylene oxide.
India s food safety regulator announced nationwide inspections and testing of spice mix producers following global scrutiny over contamination concerns with popular brands MDH and Everest. Hong Kong and Singapore suspended sales due to ethylene oxide levels. India ordered tests earlier. The crackdown targets all powdered spice manufacturers, emphasizing safety compliance.