Health Ministry halts sales of two Indian spice products

The Health Ministry has ordered an immediate stop to the sales of two Indian spice products, Everest Fish Curry Masala and MDH Curry Powder as they are suspected to contain ethylene oxide.

The ministry called on traders, including online sellers with stocks of these products, to cease sales, while all e-commerce platforms and social media were urged to stop advertisements for these food items immediately.

“Ethylene oxide, often used to kill pests...