A well-known Indian spice brand, MDH, is in the news. A chemical related to cancer has been found in certain MDH goods, which have been prohibited in Singapore and Hong Kong. Despite this, MDH maintains that they are dedicated to providing high-quality and safe spices.
Hong Kong and Singapore Raise Concerns
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) in Hong Kong expressed concern this month after discovering ethylene oxide (ETO), a pesticide in certain MDH spice mixtures. The CFS advised consumers not to purchase MDH Sambhar Masala Powder, Curry Masala Powder, Madras Curry Powder and Everest Fish Curry Masala,
MDH Maintains Innocence
MDH denies these accusations. The company says they haven’t been contacted by either Hong Kong or Singapore about the supposed presence of ETO in their products. They say that they don’t use ETO at any stage of production from storage to processing or packaging.
MDH says these statements are not true and that there is no proof to support them. They say that neither the Spice Board of India nor FSSAI has received any reports from foreign authorities.
MDH says it wants to give its customers good and authentic spices. Their slogan, “Asli Masale Sach Sach, MDH MDH” and “Real Spices of India,” shows that they care about keeping food safe and following the rules in India and around the world.
