Additionally, spices have historically been valued for their role in food preservation ... But, what is this ‘ethylene oxide’ that was found in these two company’s masalas?

Ethylene oxide is a colourless gas ... Because of this property, manufacturers often use it to disinfect dry foods like spices and grains as well as medical supplies like catheters, syringes ...

Steris said its Isomedix subsidiary will pay up to $48.15 million to resolve litigation around an EtO sterilization facility ...