FSSAI collects spice samples after Singapore, Hong Kong concerns
Monday, 22 April 2024 Food Safety and Standards Authority is sampling powdered spices from all brands nationwide, including MDH and Everest, prompted by Singapore and Hong Kong authorities' alerts. The Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety detected ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic pesticide, in select spice packs from MDH and Everest, raising concerns. They further instructed vendors to stop sale of the products and remove them from retail shelves
Discover the latest developments as Hong Kong follows Singapore in banning the sale of popular Indian spice brands Everest and MDH due to pesticide concerns. Learn more about the health risks posed by the contamination and the impact on consumer safety. Stay informed with our comprehensive...
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Authorities in the popular resort island of Sentosa, Singapore commenced the clean-up after an oil spill caused by a dredger boat that hit a stationary cargo tanker on Friday, blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline.
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Injured Passengers on Turbulent , Singapore Airlines Flight, Offered Compensation.
'Time' reports that Singapore Airlines has
greed to compensate passengers on a deadly
flight that hit extreme turbulence last month.
The incident on the Boeing 777,
which was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew, resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries sustained by dozens of others.
The flight ran into unexpected strong turbulence
on the way from London to Singapore, throwing
both people and items around the cabin.
One man, a 73-year-old British man, is believed to
have died from a heart attack, while dozens of others
suffered injuries that included spinal and brain damage.
'Time' reports that nineteen people remain
hospitalized in Bangkok, where the flight
was diverted following the incident.
According to officials, the incident occurred
while meals were being served, meaning that many
passengers were not wearing their seat belts.
Passengers with minor injuries
have been offered $10,000 in
compensation from the airline. .
For those who sustained more
serious injuries from the incident,
we have invited them to discuss
a compensation offer to meet
each of their specific circumstances
when they feel well and ready to do so, Singapore Airline statement, via 'Time'.
All passengers on the flight will receive full refunds,
in addition to delay compensation, which is required
by European Union and U.K. regulations.
A preliminary investigation by Singapore’s Transport Ministry
revealed that the jet dropped 178 feet in less than one
second, though it remains unclear what caused the turbulence
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