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MULTAN, Jan 01 (APP): The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) teams conducted inspections of cold stores, grocery shops, sweets units, restaurants, and drink corners in Multan, Khanewal, and Vehari.
According to details, three food outlets located at Mall of Multan and Faiz-e- Aam chowk were fined a total of Rs80,000 for using China salt in food preparation, storing expired items, and maintaining improper food storage conditions.
Similarly, two bakeries in Vehari and Mehdi Pur were penalized Rs85,000 for using prohibited ingredients in sweets, poor kitchen hygiene, and utilizing food items without proper labeling.
In Bakra Mandi, Multan, a cold store was fined Rs80,000 after officials recovered fungus-infested and rotten vegetables. During the operation, 180 kilograms of spoiled vegetables and 40 kilograms of expired food items were confiscated and destroyed on the spot.
Furthermore, two grocery stores located at Pull Fatah Pur Vehari and Siddique Akbar Chowk, Mailsi were fined Rs10,000 each for selling expired beverages and substandard food products.
In another action, three food points at Adda 12 Mile Jhang road Kabirwala, Talamba road near T-Chowk and Adda Chowk Jamal Khanewal were collectively fined Rs45,000 for storing expired spices, placing raw materials on the floor, and violating food safety rules.
Speaking on the occasion, DG PFA Asim Javed stated that no compromise would be made on public health. He urged citizens to report complaints related to food safety by contacting the PFA helpline 1223.