MDH and Everest: India spice trade group fears plunge in exports
- 18-May-2024
An Indian spice trade group said on Friday that spice exports could drop by 40% after two major brands were hit with contamination allegations over the use of a pesticide the group considers safe but others say causes cancer in the event of long-term exposure. India is the world’s biggest exporter, consumer and producer of […]
Everest and MDH: New Zealand looking into spice brands over contamination
- 15-May-2024
New Zealand’s food safety regulator on Wednesday said it is investigating possible contamination in spice products of top Indian brands MDH and Everest after they faced scrutiny in other countries. The United States and Australia have been looking into contamination after Hong Kong last month suspended sales of three spice blends of MDH and one […]
Everest and MDH: Iconic Indian masala brands under scrutiny
- 13-May-2024
For decades, India’s spice makers MDH and Everest have been ubiquitous in kitchens around the world with their products being essential ingredients in chicken and fish curries and vegetable dishes. A Hong Kong sales ban on some of their products after a cancer-causing pesticide was found has triggered a wave of scrutiny, including in the […]
US food regulator gathering info on Everest masala
- 27-Apr-2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is gathering information on products of Indian masala makers MDH and Everest after Hong Kong halted sales of some of their products for allegedly containing high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide. “The FDA is aware of the reports and is gathering additional information about the situation,” an FDA […]