The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating Indian spice producers MDH (Mahashian Di Hatti Private Limited) and Everest products for potentially containing ethylene oxide, a harmful pesticide that can cause cancer if exposed long-term. Hong Kong, Singapore, and recently Nepal have halted sales of some of their products due to suspected high levels of the pesticide. Tehatta, West Bengal; India.

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