'Cancer causing spices': Hong Kong, Singapore ban MDH, Everest

​Ethylene oxide is a cancer-causing agent, making it unsuitable for human consumption. The CFS announced its findings on April 5, revealing that the levels of ethylene oxide found in these spice products exceeded the permissible limits set by Hong Kong regulations. The sale of food containing pesticide residues beyond safe limits is strictly prohibited in Hong Kong under the Pesticide Residues in Food Regulation (Cap. 132CM).

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