PFA Seals Warehouse, Destroys 5.5 Tonnes Expired Food Worth Rs 20 Million
Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Director General Raja Mansoor Ahmed on Sunday raided a warehouse of a renowned store in the Attari area of Nishtar Town, sealing the unit and destroying 5.5 tonnes of expired food items worth Rs 20 million.
According to a PFA spokesperson, the Director General also imposed a heavy fine of Rs 1 million on the administration during the raid.
During the operation, officials disposed of:
- 5,500 kilograms of expired chia seeds, chana papri, corn flour, and other food items
- 400 kg of unhygienic meat
The strict action was taken after a significant quantity of expired and substandard food products intended for resale to consumers was discovered.
The inspection revealed several violations:
- Lack of essential records, supply details, and mandatory documents
- Unapproved labels on food products
- Insect and rodent droppings on storage racks
- Non-compliance with hygiene and food safety instructions
- Missing medical and training certificates for food handlers
The warehouse allegedly supplied food items nationwide through online orders. Following these severe violations of the Punjab Pure Food Regulations, the DG PFA imposed the Rs 1 million fine and ordered the immediate closure of the unit.
Raja Mansoor Ahmed emphasized that food adulteration and fraud would not be tolerated, stating:
"All avenues of food fraud will be closed across the province and those responsible will be brought to justice."
