Everest Industries Ltd (EVERESTIND)

Recall of Everest Spice Mixes Due to Contamination Issues - 02 May, 2024

Everest Industries Ltd faces scrutiny as its spice mixes are recalled in Singapore and Hong Kong due to contamination with the cancer-causing pesticide ethylene oxide. India's food safety regulator has ordered nationwide testing and inspections at all companies making spice mixes.

Everest Spice Mixes Recalled in Multiple Countries - 01 May, 2024

Hong Kong and Singapore have suspended sales and ordered recalls of Everest spice mixes due to high levels of ethylene oxide, which is unfit for human consumption and a cancer risk. The US FDA is also investigating the matter, while Indian authorities have inspected the plants of Everest Industries Ltd. In 2019, MDH products were recalled in the US for salmonella contamination.

Everest Industries Faces Probe Over Spice Contamination Claims - 30 Apr, 2024

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is investigating claims of contamination in spice mixes produced by Indian manufacturers, including Everest Industries. Meanwhile, a committee report on the ban of Everest and MDH spices in Singapore and Hong Kong is under review by the Indian government.

Everest Industries' Spice Mix Recalled Over Pesticide Contamination - 28 Apr, 2024

The Center for Food Safety (CFS) in Hong Kong found prohibited pesticide ethylene oxide in various pre-packaged spice mix products from Indian brands MDH and Everest. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) also issued a recall of imported Everest Fish Curry Masala.

Everest Industries Faces Sales Halt Due to Contamination Concerns - 27 Apr, 2024

Hong Kong and Singapore have halted sales of some products from Indian spice makers MDH and Everest after finding high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide. Hong Kong has ordered a recall of an Everest spice mix, while India's food regulator is checking the quality standards of both companies.

Singapore and Hong Kong allege presence of ETO in Everest Industries' spices - 25 Apr, 2024

Everest Industries is facing allegations from Singapore and Hong Kong regarding the presence of Ethylene Oxide (ETO) in its Fish Curry Masala. Hong Kong also detected ETO in three MDH products, including Madras Curry Powder and Sambhar Masala.

India Seeks Details on Spice Brands' Ban in Hong Kong, Singapore - 24 Apr, 2024

India's commerce ministry has sought details from food regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore after the two countries banned the sale of four products from Indian spice brands MDH and Everest due to high levels of pesticide residue. The ministry is also seeking a report from Indian embassies on the issue.

Regulatory Action Against MDH and Everest Masala Raises Quality Concerns - 23 Apr, 2024

Authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore have withdrawn four spice mixes from MDH and Everest due to high levels of carcinogen ethylene oxide. The FSSAI will now reportedly check the quality of spices sold in India, while the Ministry of Commerce has sought details from food safety regulators of Singapore and Hong Kong.

FSSAI to Conduct Quality Checks on MDH and Everest Products - 22 Apr, 2024

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will be conducting quality checks on products of spice makers MDH and Everest. The move comes after the Singapore Food Agency ordered a recall of Everest's fish curry masala for containing more-than-permissible limits of a pesticide, and the Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong found ethylene oxide, a pesticide not fit for human consumption, in another product.