GUJRAT: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) conducted 53 inspections across the district to ensure food quality and compliance with food safety regulations, imposed a total of Rs108,000 fine on five outlets over violations.
According to an official source, the authority also issued 18 improvement notices during the inspections.
During the crackdown, officials discarded 6-kg pickle, 3-kg expired and prohibited food items, 3-kg insect-infested sugar syrup and 1-kg China salt.
The PFA is continuing its enforcement campaign to ensure the availability of safe and quality food to citizens and take action against those violating food safety regulations.