Pesticide in spices Indian spcies are a wide variety of flavours used in many culinary styles. But in the most recent development, a well-known Indian spice product has come under scanner in Singapore. Indias famous spice brand Everests Fish Curry masala and MDH have been recalled in Singapore. According to a statement issued on April 18, the Singapore Food Agency ordered the withdrawal of Everests Fish Curry seasoning from the market. According to the allegation, high quantity of pesticide i.e. ethylene oxide has been found in this spice imported from India, which is not suitable for human consumption. Following this allegation, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has directed spice importer SP Muthiah & Sons to recall the products.What Singapore food agency said The food agency said the pesticide is not authorized for use in food. The agency further said that the chemical compound can be used to prevent microbial contamination. According to the Food Agency, consumption of ethylene oxide can cause health problems in the long run. The food agency has issued an advisory saying that consumers who have purchased the spice are advised not to consume it. People who have consumed such spices and have problems regarding their health should consult a doctor. However, Everest has not yet issued a statement on this yet.Which products contain pesticideThe Centre for Food Safety, Hong Kong said three products of MDH (Madras Curry Powder, Sambhar Masala and Curry Powder), along with Everests Fish Curry Masala contain a pesticide ethylene oxide. After Nestle, Now EverestThis news has come at a time when questions are being raised about the baby foods of multinational FMCG company Nestle in a large part of the world including India. Swiss non-governmental organization (NGO) Public Eye and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) have claimed in a report that Nestle has a lower market share in less developed South Asian countries, including India, African and Latin American countries, compared to its markets in Europe. Sold baby foods high in sugar. Meanwhile Nestle India had claimed that it has reduced sugar in baby food products in India by 30 per cent in the last five years.
