Singapore Recalls Everest Fish Curry Masala Due To Presence Of 'Excess Pesticide Content'
Authorities in Singapore have ordered a recall of Everest Fish Curry Masala after?it was found?to have more than the permissible limits of a pesticide?in it.?The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issued the recall order on Thursday after tests found the presence of ethylene oxide in the Fish Curry Masala.
Ethylene oxide not permissible in food? ?
According to the SFA, ethylene oxide is?a pesticide not?authorised?for use in food, although it is?allowed to?be used?in the?sterilisation?of spices.
The agency said that although there is no immediate risk to consumption of food contaminated with low levels of ethylene oxide, long-term exposure may lead to health issues.
"Therefore, exposure to this substance should be?minimised?as much as possible," it added.?
Consumers?who have bought?the implicated products should not consume it, said SFA.
"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."
Imported from India?
According to the SFA, the Everest Fish Curry Masala was imported from India and came in 50-gram packets with a best-before date of September 2025.
Mumbai-based Everest Spices is one of the biggest food processing companies in India, which according to its website has a presence in more than eight countries around the world.
MDH Sambar Masala recalled in US in 2019
This is not the first time popular Indian spice mix brands have failed quality tests in other countries.
In 2019 the?US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)?had?ordered the recall of three batches of MDH Sambhar Masala after they were found to be contaminated by Salmonella bacteria.
The consumption of food contaminated with salmonella can cause salmonellosis, which is one of the most common bacterial foodborne diseases like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.
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