Spices of many renowned companies found unsafe in Rajasthan

12-Jun-2024 11:02 AM

Jaipur. Products of many renowned and popular spice companies in the western state of the country, Rajasthan, have been found unfit for human consumption and unsafe for health.

According to official sources, based on the order issued by the Health Minister of the state and under the Food Safety and Standards Act of India,

strict action will be taken against these companies, which also includes immediate seizure of the stock of spices found to be adverse or harmful to health.

Investigations conducted by the Health Department have revealed that the level of residues of pesticides and bactericidal chemicals in the spices (spice products) of many companies was much higher than the approved or permissible limit, due to which there is a possibility of increasing health related danger and risk.

The quality of samples of spice products of all major companies was tested by the Health Department of Rajasthan, which revealed shocking results.

In fact, a campaign is being run in Rajasthan against adulteration in food items. In the same series, the quality of spices and spice products was also tested.

Vegetable masala and chana masala of a leading company were found to contain high levels of pesticide residues. Similarly,

garam masala of one firm and raita masala of another company did not meet the quality standards. Jeera masala of another reputed company and pickle masala of another company were found to contain harmful chemicals.

Earlier, the Health Ministry of Malaysia had ordered the immediate seizure of some products of two Indian spice companies, which included fish curry masala and curry powder. The presence of ethylene oxide (ETO) was suspected in these.