Rajasthan has recently expressed worries regarding the safety of specific spice brands. The government of Rajasthan discovered after testing that certain spices from well-known brands, such as MDH and Everest, were considered “unsafe” to eat. This disclosure coincides with widespread criticism of these businesses around the world over supposedly contaminated products.

After testing samples of several spices, the state authorities determined that two batches of MDH spices and a batch of Everest spice mix were unsafe. Shubhra Singh, the Additional Chief Secretary of Health for Rajasthan, brought attention to the problem in a letter to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as a result of these results. The severity of the problem is demonstrated by the fact that the state already seized 12,000 kg of different spices last week due to suspected contamination.

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Due to the excessive concentrations of ethylene oxide, a chemical known to cause cancer, in three MDH spice blends and one Everest spice blend, sales in Hong Kong were halted in April.

This is an important discovery because MDH and Everest are both well-known brands in India and have a sizable international following, with items sold in North America, Europe, and Asia. Authorities in several nations, including the US, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, and the UK, have been keeping an eye on the brands because of claims of product contamination.

Everest spice mix has been recalled by Singapore, and investigations into the issue are being conducted by Australia, the US, and New Zealand. Additionally, Britain has added restrictions on all imports of spices from India. MDH and Everest, two well-known Indian companies with a global consumer base, both insist that their spice blends are safe to eat.

It is important that authorities in Gujarat and Haryana, the regions where the implicated batches were produced, move quickly in light of these discoveries. It is recommended that consumers use caution and remain informed when using these spice brands.

Customers who depend on MDH and Everest for their everyday spice needs will be greatly impacted by the finding of hazardous spices from these two brands.

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