Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Rawalpindi seized and destroyed 200 litres of a liquid egg mixture prepared from approximately 3,000 rotten eggs during a crackdown on GT Road in Rawat.
3,000 rotten eggs mixture destroyed in Rawalpindi Crackdown
RAWALPINDI, Jul 19 (APP): Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Rawalpindi seized and destroyed 200 litres of a liquid egg mixture prepared from approximately 3,000 rotten eggs during a crackdown on GT Road in Rawat.
According to a PFA spokesperson, the action was carried out on a tip-off when a vehicle belonging to a well-known egg supply company was intercepted at a checkpoint established on GT Road. During inspection, food safety officials recovered several blue drums containing the contaminated egg mixture.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the mixture was intended for supply to various bakeries and food outlets in Rawalpindi for use in the preparation of bakery products.
The Authority disposed of the entire consignment on the spot and imposed a fine of Rs50,000 on the company for violating food safety regulations.
The spokesperson said the timely operation prevented a large quantity of unsafe food from reaching consumers, thereby averting potential health risks.
Reaffirming its commitment to ensuring the availability of safe and quality food, the PFA said inspections and enforcement actions would continue across the province without discrimination against violators.
The authority also urged citizens to report food safety complaints or any information regarding the sale or distribution of substandard food by contacting the PFA’s helpline 1223, enabling prompt action against violators.
