India, April 24 -- Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not authorised for use in food, even though it can be used in the sterilisation of spices

Singapore's Food Agency (SFA) has recalled Everest's Fish Curry Masala, a popular Indian spice brand, due to the presence of ethylene oxide in increased levels, which is unsuitable for human consumption. Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not authorised for use in food, even though it can be used in the sterilisation of spices.

The Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong has issued a notification about the recall of the product from India due to the presence of ethylene oxide at levels exceeding permissible limits. As the affected products were imported into Singapore, the SFA has directed the...