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MULTAN, Jul 10 (APP):The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) raided a pickle production unit located at the Fareed Kot-Jahanian Bypass in Khanewal and seized over 1,300 kilograms of fungus-infected and foul-smelling pickles.
The contaminated stock was immediately discarded, and the business owners were fined Rs 50,000 for violating the food safety regulations.
During inspection, the PFA food safety team found large quantities of spoiled pickles being packed into boxes for sale in the market.
PFA Director General Asim Javed said that operations against food adulteration and substandard practices were underway. He urged citizens to report any food safety violations or complaints by calling the helpline 1223.