PFA seals milk collection centre in Burewala

MULTAN, May 17 (APP): Punjab Food Authority (PFA) tightened noose around the adulteration mafia and sealed a milk collection centre in Burewala and registered a case against the owner after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of harmful substances in milk.

The action was carried out under the zero-tolerance policy of Director General Punjab Food Authority Syed Musa Raza during an ongoing campaign against food adulteration.

According to a PFA spokesperson, a Food Safety team raided a milk collection centre located in Pind Jateera, Burewala. The milk samples collected during monitoring were tested through a state-of-the-art mobile laboratory, which revealed deficiencies in natural nutrition and fat content.

Laboratory findings further confirmed that water and hazardous chemicals were mixed into the milk to artificially increase its volume and thickness, posing serious health risks to consumers.

Food Authority immediately sealed the milk collection centre and lodged an FIR against the owner at the police station concerned under relevant food safety laws.

Speaking on the occasion, DG PFA Syed Musa Raza said adulteration in essential food items, particularly milk, was an unforgivable crime against public health.

“Those involved in adulterating milk were playing with human lives, especially the health of children.

No leniency will be shown to such elements,” he said, adding that the Punjab Food Authority’s zero-tolerance policy against adulteration would continue across the province.

He further stated that strict monitoring of the milk supply chain was being ensured to provide citizens with pure and safe food products.

He urged the citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspected food adulteration activities to the Punjab Food Authority’s helpline 1223.