Food Safety and Standards Authority of India It is said that one should never buy loose spices. These may contain harmful adulteration and always use canned and reputed brand spices. But four spices of two big Indian brands have failed in Hong Kong. The Food Safety Authority of Hong Kong has found high amounts of cancer causing substances in them. These have been banned in Singapore along with Hong Kong.
These spices are banned in MDH and Everest
it Report The Center for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department of Hong Kong released it on 5 April. More cancer-causing pesticide ethylene oxide was found in 4 spices of MDH and Everest brands combined. Samples of MDH’s Madras Curry Powder, Sambar Masala Mixed Masala Powder, Curry Powder Mixed Masala Powder and Everest’s Fish Curry Masala failed in testing.
FSSAI also took steps
After being banned in Hong Kong and Singapore, FSSAI in India has also collected samples of these spices for testing. According to the report, Nepal has also taken this step. However, neither of the two brands has given any statement regarding this report of Hong Kong Food Authority.
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What is ethylene oxide?
National Cancer Institute According to , ethylene oxide is a flammable colorless gas with a sweet odor at room temperature. It is also used as a pesticide and sterilizing agent in very small quantities. Due to its ability to damage DNA, it is considered an excellent sterilizing agent.
These things also contain this pesticide
According to the National Cancer Institute, this pesticide is used to save many things. For this reason, tobacco, some medical products, cosmetics and some tools used in beekeeping may also contain its elements.
Ethylene Oxide is a Group 1 Carcinogen
According to the report, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has placed ethylene oxide in Group 1 carcinogen. Those elements which have been confirmed to cause cancer are included in this group. The amount of this carcinogen agent found in the report is more than the permissible limit.
Ethylene oxide can cause cancer
According to NCI, exposure to ethylene oxide increases the risk of these cancers:
- Lymphoma
- leukemia
- colon cancer
- breast cancer
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.
