New York Issues Consumer Alert for Lead in Spice Products as Lead Limits Bill Reaches Senate Floor

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) issued a consumer alert regarding elevated lead levels in ground ginger and cinnamon powder sold by a U.S.-based company at multiple New York retailers.

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EtO Scrutiny Continues to Pressure Indian Spices Board

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Several countries are tightening inspections of Indian spice imports following the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) suspension of ethylene oxide (EtO) operations after several EtO-treated spices originating from India were recalled in Singapore and Hong Kong.