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LODHRAN, Aug 12 (APP):Punjab Food Authority (PFA) raided and imposed heavy fines on several restaurants, water plants, and other food points for violating hygiene standards.
The operations were underway to eliminate adulteration across various districts under supervision of Director Operations South, Asif Iqbal.
PFA team raided at a juice plant at 144 9/ L Harappa, where counterfeit fruit drinks were being produced under well-known brand name.
These drinks were found to contain artificial sweeteners during the test. The juice plant was shut down until further improvement, and FIR was registered against the food business owners for counterfeiting.
Similarly, inspection and actions were carried out at a well-known restaurant and water plant at Mana Mor Buraewala, Kahroor Pacca road Mailsi, and Mitro Road. Production at two water plants was halted due to the presence of arsenic in the water, and filtered water and equipment were seized until further improvement.
A fine of Rs 40,000 was imposed on a restaurant over the presence of expired jams.