Food point sealed, penalized

SIALKOT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd Apr, 2026) Food safety teams taking action against substandard food, discarded rancid

cooking oil, expired bread and other unfit for consumption food items in various

parts of the district during the last 24 hours.

On the direction of the Director General Food Authority conducted raids in

Chawinda and Pasrur and took action against unhygienic food outlets. The

food safety teams sealed a food point due to poor hygiene and serious

violations, and imposed fines on four other outlets. The teams also served

notices to several operators for improving their standards.

During the drive, the officials discarded large quantities of rancid cooking oil,

expired bread and other unsafe food items. The teams also found dirty food

processing areas, including unclean freezers and food being prepared on broken

floors, while some workers lacked medical and training certificates.

A spokesperson for the department said the crackdown was a part of ongoing

efforts against adulteration under a zero-tolerance policy being implemented

on the direction of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.