New Zealand looking into Indian spice brands over contamination
New Zealand's food safety regulator to investigate potential contamination in spice products from Indian brands MDH and Everest, following scrutiny in the US, Australia, and Hong Kong for high levels of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing pesticide. The brands maintain product safety, while Indian regulators conduct inspections and testing. MDH now faces additional challenges with a significant rejection rate of shipments due to salmonella.