The Punjab Food Authority dumped 27,600kg of fungus-infected corn and more than 120kg of chemicals recovered from a well-known brand’s warehouse near Makuana bypass on Wednesday.
The owner of the warehouse was also fined Rs 200,000.
According to official sources, the action was taken after the recovery of fungus-infected corn from the godown which was utilized to make Pasta, corn flour, macaroni, and other food items. There was no record of manufacturing food items while the warehouse was full of insects. The manufactured items in attractive packaging were supplied to the market.
The sources said that there would be no relaxation for adulterators and forgers as such elements would be eliminated.