Singapore Food Agency Recalls Everest's Fish Curry Masala, Citing Health Concerns

Singapore has recalled Everest’s Fish Curry Masala, citing concerns over the “presence of ethylene oxide pesticide”, which reportedly exceeds permissible limits. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) directed the importer Sp Muthiah and Sons Pvt Ltd to withdraw the affected products following an investigation.

“The Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong has issued a notification on the recall of Everest Fish Curry Masala from India due to the presence of ethylene oxide at levels exceeding permissible limit. As the implicated products were imported into Singapore, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has directed the importer, Sp Muthiah & Sons Pte. Ltd., to recall the products. The recall is ongoing,” the notification read. The popular spice maker has yet to respond to the recall notice.

According to SFA, ethylene oxide is unauthorised for use in food and is typically employed in agricultural settings to prevent microbial contamination. However, Singapore’s food regulations permit its use in spice sterilization. While SFA reassures that immediate risk to consumers from low levels of ethylene oxide is minimal, it emphasises the importance of minimising exposure due to potential long-term health implications.