Hong Kong recently banned 3 spice items manufactured by MDH and one by Everest
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Hong Kong’s food regulator found carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide at levels surpassing permissible limits in these spice mixes
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These products are - MDH Madras Curry Powder, MDH Sambhar Masala Mixed Masala Powder, MDH Curry Powder Mixed Masala Powder, and Everest Fish Curry Masala
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Ethylene oxide is recognised as a top-level cancer-causing substance by International Agency for Research on Cancer
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Hong Kong has initiated recalls and asked the vendors to stop selling these products
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Similarly, Singapore has also recalled Everest’s Fish Curry Masala due to elevated level of Ethylene oxide
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Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is used to fumigate agricultural products to prevent microbial contamination
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However, both the countries have clarified there is no immediate risk from low levels of ethylene oxide, prolonged consumption could pose health risks