MULTAN:The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) discarded five maunds of adulterated red chilli during a raid on a spice grinding unit in Jalla Jeem, Vehari.
On the directives of PFA Director General Raja Mansoor Ahmed, a food safety team raided a spice grinding unit in Chah Tali Wala, Jalla Jeem, and destroyed five maunds of adulterated red chilli. The unit’s production was suspended until corrective measures are implemented.
According to a PFA spokesperson, tests conducted during the inspection revealed the presence of substandard ingredients in the red chilli. The adulterated spices were intended to be supplied to various grocery stores.
The food safety team immediately disposed of the adulterated chilli on the spot and halted production at the grinding unit to prevent the distribution of substandard spices in the market.
PFA Director General Raja Mansoor Ahmed said there would be no leniency towards those endangering public health through food adulteration. He added that strict legal action would be taken against individuals involved in the preparation and sale of adulterated spices.
He further said that ensuring the provision of pure, quality and safe food to the public was top priority of the Authority, adding that field teams were continuing operations to eliminate food adulteration.
He urged the citizens to report complaints regarding food adulteration and the production or sale of substandard food items through the authority’s helpline 1223.