PFA Seals Famous Store’s Warehouse in Lahore Over Rs. 20 Million Worth of Expired Food
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. 20 million.
The raid was conducted in the Attari area of Nishtar Town under the supervision of PFA Director General Raja Mansoor Ahmed. The authority also imposed a Rs. 1 million fine on the warehouse administration.
According to a PFA spokesperson, officials disposed of 5,500 kilograms of expired chia seeds, chana papri, corn flour, and other food items, along with 400 kilograms of unhygienic meat.
The expired and substandard products were reportedly being prepared for re-supply to consumers in the market. The warehouse was also supplying food items across the country through online orders.
During the inspection, officials found that essential records, supply details, and other mandatory documents were missing. Labels on the food products had not been approved by the authority, while insects and rodent droppings were found on storage racks.
The warehouse administration had also failed to comply with previous instructions regarding hygiene and food safety. Mandatory medical and training certificates for food handlers were also unavailable.
Following the violations of the Punjab Pure Food Regulations, the PFA ordered the immediate closure of the warehouse.
DG PFA Raja Mansoor Ahmed said food adulteration and fraud would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He added that, on the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the authority was committed to eliminating food adulteration across the province.
“All avenues of food fraud will be closed across the province and those responsible will be brought to justice,” he said.
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