Decoding Ethylene Oxide: Indian Spice Brands in the Spotlight

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What is Ethylene Oxide?

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Why the Ban?

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What about Indian Spice Brands?

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What's Happening in India?

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The Bigger Picture:

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Decoding Ethylene Oxide: Indian Spice Brands in the Spotlight

What is Ethylene Oxide?

Why the Ban?

What about Indian Spice Brands?

This is a blow to big brands like MDH and Everest. They need to be more careful about testing their spices.

What's Happening in India?

The Food Safety Authority is looking into things, but consumers are waiting for answers from the spice companies.

The Bigger Picture:

This situation shows why strong food safety rules are important. We all deserve to eat food that's safe and won't make us sick.