1160 liters mineral water, 400 liters unhygienic juice seized

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SARGODHA: Punjab Food Authority team on Sunday recovered 1160 liters of substandard mineral water, 400 liters of unhygienic juice from a factory in Khushab during it’s ongoing crackdown launched against adulteration. According to PFA press release, the PFA team raided the factory located in Khushab district where substandard mineral water and juice was being prepared. The team recovered the unhygienic mineral water, juice and 2300 empty bottles. The action was taken on improper labelling, misbranding, use of prohibited ingredients and poor management. Juices made with substandard ingredients in packaging similar to well-known brands were being sold in the market at cheaper rates, he said. Juices and mineral water were sent to food lab for further analysis. A case was registered against the accused over adulteration.