: The introduction of camera phones allowed for easy, surreptitious recording. Viral Distribution
The current month features a mix of horror-comedy and high-stakes drama:
In 2004, the Indian government launched an investigation into the alleged contamination of masalas with ethylene oxide. The probe was initiated after several samples of spices and masalas were found to contain high levels of ethylene oxide residues. The scandal led to a massive recall of affected products, and several companies were forced to shut down their operations.