Everest Fish Curry Masala recalled in Singapore over ethylene oxide concerns

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has initiated a product recall of Everest Fish Curry Masala imported from India. This action follows a notification from the Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong regarding the presence of ethylene oxide in the product, which it said “exceeded permissible limits”.

The importer, Sp Muthiah & Sons Pte. Ltd., has been directed by the Singapore Food Agency to recall the implicated products, and the recall process is currently underway.

Ethylene oxide, a pesticide unauthorised for use in food products, was detected in the masala, the SFA said. “Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not authorised for use in food. It can be used to fumigate agricultural products to prevent microbial contamination,” the SFA said in a release.

While Singapore’s food regulations permit its use for spice sterilisation, its presence in food products raises health concerns. Although immediate risks from low levels of ethylene oxide are minimal, prolonged exposure can lead to health issues, the agency noted.

Consumers who have purchased Everest Fish Curry Masala (50g) with the best-before date of 09/2025, originating from India, were advised not to consume it.

Those who have already consumed the product and have health concerns were urged to seek medical advice promptly. For further inquiries, consumers were advised to contact their point of purchase.

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KV Prasad Journo follow politics, process in Parliament and US Congress. Former Congressional APSA-Fulbright Fellow