Claims of alleged presence of ethylene oxide ‘untrue, lack evidence’: MDH
Spices company MDH Group said its products are safe for consumption and that it does not use ethylene oxide at any stage while storing, processing or packing its spices. The company also said that it has not received any communication from the regulatory authorities of Hong Kong or Singapore.
Earlier this month, Hong Kong’s food safety regulator suspended the sale of three of the company’s spice products over the alleged presence of ETO. It has also suspended the sale of one product of the brand Everest. This was followed by the Singapore food regulator recalling the Everest product.
In a statement, MDH Group said that claims of the alleged presence of ETO in its products are “untrue and lack any substantial evidence.”
The FSSAI has launched a sampling and testing drive of spice products of key brands including MDH and Everest
“We reassure our buyers and consumers that we do not use ETO at any stage of storing, processing, or packing our spices,” MDH said, adding that its 105year-old legacy of providing high-quality spices “emphasises its dedication to maintaining the trust” of its customers.
The company said it reassures its consumers that
MDH “abides by health and safety standards, both domestically and internationally.” “MDH’s tagline “Asli Masale Sach Sach, MDH MDH” and “Real Spices of India” reflect the company’s genuine commitment to providing authentic, highquality spices to their customers,” it added.
MANDATORY TESTING
Following the recall of some spice products initiated by Hong Kong and Singapore, the FSSAI has launched a sampling and testing drive of spice products of its key brands, including MDH and Everest.
The Spices Board of India has sought technical details from authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore regarding this recall. It has also initiated mandatory testing of ETO for spices consignments bound for Hong Kong, Singapore and other countries.