On Thursday, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) raided a godown on Multan Road and confiscated 30,000kg of different expired food items.
A spokesperson for PFA said that the Authority confiscated 6,650 litres of vegetable oil, 500kg of tea leaves, 205kg basin, 1,350kg butter, 1,485kg inferior quality flavours and 1,128kg dry fruits. Further, the raiding team discarded 305kg of prohibited chemicals, 100kg of banned food colour, 165kg of spices, 2,380kg of dairy products and 15,000kg of other expired products on the spot.
He said that the Authority took action against the godown owner after finding many expired food items, adding that the expiration of food items was passed a year ago. According to the rules, he said discarding the expired items was necessary.
He pointed out that using expired products was harmful to consumer health; the public should read the writing on the label before purchasing any food products. He said the provincial food regulatory body was fully committed to ensuring a zero-tolerance policy against adulterators and counterfeiters in Punjab.
