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FSSAI to carry out 'random testing' after import bans on Indian spice brands

'Surveillance is planned in 2024-25 for fruit and vegetables, salmonella in fish products, spice and culinary herbs, fortified rice and milk and milk products,' the FSSAI said in a statement released by the Union Health Ministry.

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FSSAI to carry out 'random testing' after import bans on Indian spice brands

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MDH says its spices safe after quality allegations

Singapore ordered a recall of the Everest spice mix as well, saying it contains high levels of ethylene oxide, which is unfit for human consumption and a cancer risk with long exposure.

28 April 2024, 12:15 IST

MDH says its spices safe after quality allegations

28 April 2024, 12:15 IST

MDH says its products are safe; rejects pesticide allegations

Earlier this month, Hong Kong's Center for Food Safety (CFS) said that samples of several kinds of pre-packaged spice-mix products of two Indian brands MDH and Everest were found to contain a pesticide ethylene oxide.

27 April 2024, 17:22 IST

MDH says its products are safe; rejects pesticide allegations

27 April 2024, 17:22 IST

US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination

Hong Kong this month suspended sales of three MDH spice blends and an Everest spice mix for fish curries. Singapore ordered a recall of the Everest spice mix, saying it contains high levels of ethylene oxide, which is unfit for human consumption and a cancer risk with long exposure.

27 April 2024, 08:19 IST

US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination

27 April 2024, 08:19 IST

Explained | What is ethylene oxide, why is it used in food?

Ethylene oxide, a colourless gas, is used as a pesticide and sterilising agent, though the chemical was originally intended to sterilise medical devices.

25 April 2024, 09:31 IST

Explained | What is ethylene oxide, why is it used in food?

25 April 2024, 09:31 IST

India inspect spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged contamination

MDH and Everest did not immediately respond to queries about the Spices Board's statement.

24 April 2024, 14:31 IST

India inspect spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged contamination

24 April 2024, 14:31 IST

EU found cancer-causing chemical in 527 Indian items

Between September 2020 and April 2024, food safety authorities in the European Union have found contamination in 527 products linked to India, most of them nuts and sesame seeds (313), herbs and spices (60), dietetic foods (48) and other food products (34).

24 April 2024, 00:50 IST

EU found cancer-causing chemical in 527 Indian items

24 April 2024, 00:50 IST

MDH, Everest masala row: FSSAI to check quality of spices sold in India

Meanwhile, the Spices Board of India is looking into the ban imposed by Hong Kong and Singapore on the sale of four spices-mix products of Indian brands MDH and Everest.

22 April 2024, 17:09 IST

MDH, Everest masala row: FSSAI to check quality of spices sold in India

22 April 2024, 17:09 IST

Spices Board examining Singapore,Hong Kong ban on MDH & Everest products over quality concern

While the food safety regulator of Hong Kong has asked consumers not to buy these products and traders not to sell, the Singapore Food Agency has directed a recall of the products.

22 April 2024, 13:11 IST

Spices Board examining Singapore,Hong Kong ban on MDH & Everest products over quality concern

22 April 2024, 13:11 IST

After Singapore, Hong Kong bans Everest fish curry masala, MDH spices

Last week, Singapore took action against Everest alleging the ethyl oxide levels present surpassed permissible limits.

22 April 2024, 09:05 IST

After Singapore, Hong Kong bans Everest fish curry masala, MDH spices

22 April 2024, 09:05 IST