Spice Safety Shock: Did the popular Everest spice fail the production test? Reports claim that Enterobacteriaceae bacteria and high pesticide levels have been found in some samples. Is this a big question on the safety of spices used daily in Indian kitchens?
Everest Masala Test Failed? Spices are used every day in Indian kitchen. But if the same spices come under question then it is natural to be worried. Recently, a report related to Everest Masala Quality Test has created a big controversy on social media. Lab tests conducted by a YouTube channel claimed that some Everest Masala products failed to meet FSSAI safety limits. After this report came out, many questions are arising in the minds of people – were Enterobacteriaceae bacteria really found in spices? Was much pesticide residue also found in it? And if so, what effect can it have on health?
What is the whole matter? How was Everest Masala Lab Test done?
On March 1, 2026, a YouTube channel named Trustified released a video. The video claimed that he purchased several Everest spices from D-Mart and sent them to an independent lab for testing.
According to the channel, three packs of each spice were purchased and one of them was sent for laboratory analysis. Products tested included:
- Everest Garam Masala
- Everest Kitchen King Masala
- Everest Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- Everest Meat Masala
The objective of the lab test was to see whether these spices comply with the safety limits set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).