The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has sealed a warehouse, a jam unit, and two sections of a well-known bakery during operations in Lahore’s Kahna and Multan Road areas, imposing fines of Rs. 2.7 million on four food business operators.
During the operation, PFA teams led by Director General M Asim Javaid discovered and destroyed 44,000 litres of expired soybean oil, 30,000 kilograms of pickles and preserves contaminated with fungus, 400 kilograms of expired flavorings, and 3,385 kilograms of chemicals.
The bakery’s cake section and cold storage were closed down due to the use of expired ingredients and poor cleanliness standards.
According to the PFA chief, one of the units was found making pickles and jam from spoiled fruits and vegetables, while another was caught distributing expired and low-quality products in appealing packaging. The action was taken after inspectors found violations of food safety rules, bad smells, and dirty conditions.
The Director General warned that using unsafe ingredients can lead to serious stomach and intestinal illnesses. He also promised that the PFA will continue both planned and surprise checks across Punjab to protect public health. Citizens are encouraged to report any cases of food adulteration by calling the PFA helpline at 1223.