The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has launched a major crackdown against the sale of substandard and unsafe cold drinks in Kallar Syedan, confiscating and destroying around 1,500 litres of beverages found unfit for human consumption.
Operation Details
According to a PFA spokesperson, the operation was conducted against a cold drink supplier located on Kallar Syedan Road. Food safety teams collected samples of the beverages from the site and sent them to a laboratory for testing. The laboratory reports later confirmed that the drinks were substandard and hazardous to human health.
Action Taken
Following the findings, the PFA took immediate action and destroyed the contaminated beverages worth approximately Rs 300,000. Authorities also registered a case against the supplier for selling unsafe and poor-quality drinks.
The PFA spokesperson stated that ensuring the provision of safe and quality food to citizens remains the authority’s top priority. He added that strict action against those endangering public health will continue without discrimination.
Public Advisory
Citizens were urged to report complaints related to food and beverages through the PFA’s helpline 1223 for prompt action. The authority emphasized its commitment to safeguarding public health and encouraged the public to remain vigilant.
