PFA Seals Famous Store’s Warehouse in Lahore Over Rs. 20 Million Worth of Expired Food

For context, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has sealed a warehouse of a renowned store in Lahore after recovering 5.5 tons of expired food items worth Rs.

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• The raid was conducted in the Attari area of Nishtar Town under the supervision of PFA Director General Raja Mansoor Ahmed.
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• After the violations of the Punjab Pure Food Regulations, the PFA ordered the immediate closure of the warehouse.
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Meanwhile, the raid was conducted in the Attari area of Nishtar Town under the supervision of PFA Director General Raja Mansoor Ahmed. The authority additionally imposed a Rs. 1 million fine on the warehouse administration. Punjab Begins Verification of Hostel Residents at Public Medical Colleges.

According to a PFA spokesperson, authorities disposed of 5, 500 kilograms of expired chia seeds, chana papri, corn flour, and other food items, along with 400 kilograms of unhygienic meat.

In practice, the expired and substandard products were reportedly being prepared for re-supply to consumers in the market. The warehouse was additionally supplying food items nationwide through online orders.

During the inspection, authorities identified that essential records, supply details, and other mandatory documents were missing. While insects and rodent droppings were discovered on storage racks, labels on the food products had not been approved by the authority.

Notably, the warehouse administration had additionally failed to comply with previous instructions regarding hygiene and food safety. Mandatory medical and training certificates for food handlers were additionally unavailable.

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DG PFA Raja Mansoor Ahmed remarked food adulteration and fraud would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He continued that, on the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the authority was committed to eliminating food adulteration throughout the province.

"All avenues of food fraud will be closed across the province and those responsible will be brought to justice, " he remarked. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

Taken together, the developments around PFA Seals Famous Store's Warehouse in Lahore Over Rs. 20 Million Worth point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.