Singapore has issued a recall of spice maker Everest’s Fish Curry Masala. According to them, the spice allegedly contains a pesticide called ethylene oxide at levels exceeding the permissible limit. This move comes after the Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong issued a notification suggesting the presence of the pesticide surpassing permissible limits.
Singapore Recalls Everest Fish Curry Masala Imported From India
Singapore has decided to recall Everest’s Fish Curry Masala. They took this step over the alleged presence of ‘ethylene oxide at levels exceeding the permissible limit.’ The country imports these spices from India. They have now asked the importer, Sp Muthiah and Sons Pvt Ltd to recall this spice for the Singaporean market.
According to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), “ethylene oxide is not authorised for use in food and is only used to fumigate agricultural products to prevent microbial contamination.” They further mentioned that while Singapore allows the use of ethylene oxide for sterilisation of spices, the elevated presence of it in Everest spice “surpasses the permissible limit.” According to SFA, the spice is “unfit for human consumption.”
Alleges Presence Of Pesticides Exceeding The Permissible Limit
Singapore has taken the step to recall Everest’s Fish Curry Masala after the Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong issued a notification that highlighted the presence of ethylene oxide. The notification marked the presence of ethylene oxide at levels surpassing permissible limits.
They emphasised that while there was “no immediate risk to the consumption of food contaminated with low levels of ethylene oxide, long-term exposure may lead to health issues.”
In a statement, the SFA said, “Consumers who have purchased the implicated products are advised not to consume it. Those who have consumed the implicated products and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.”
As of now, Everest has not issued any statement regarding this matter.
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