PFA recovers 4,730 kg of expired items from super store warehouse

LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP): Punjab Food Authority on Saturday has seized and destroyed 4,730 kg of various expired and non-standard food items while taking action at the packing warehouse of a well-known superstore, while the warehouse has been sealed until it is rectified.

DG Punjab Food Authority Raja Mansoor Ahmad supervised the raid at the warehouse of a well-known super store on Jiyya Bagga Road. During the operation, 1500 kg of pulses, 620 kg of gram flour, 500 kg of porridge, 500 kg of flour, 800 kg of expensive coffees, 500 liters of oil, 200 kg of dry fruits and 110 kg of flour were destroyed.

According to Raja Mansoor Ahmad, a large consignment of expired items was recovered from the godown, while expired and fresh stock was kept in the same place against the rules, which could pose a serious threat to the health of consumers.

He said that the action was taken in violation of previous instructions and food safety SOPs. During the inspection, the food storage area was full of insects, stinky environment, dirty water dripping on food and drink and very poor sanitation arrangements were also revealed.

The DG Food Authority further stated that several exported items were also missing labels and registration information, on which further legal action was initiated by closing the warehouse pending rectification.