The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) confiscated 37,000 litres of substandard juice following a raid at a factory here on Friday which was producing it in the name of various brands behind the locked doors. PFA Director Operations Rafia Haider said the authority continued crackdown against the producers of substandard food items. She revealed that fake juices of renowned brands were being prepared by locking the house from outside.
Some 8000 litres of manufactured juice from Factory-1, 11000 from Factory-2 and raw material of 18000 litres were confiscated. Moreover, all juices were being made of chemicals and outdated flavours. By taking the records into possession, investigation has been initiated after sealing the units and filing a case against owners. Cosa Nostra, Chashni Sweet Shop and Spice Bazar in Gulberg-II were also fined Rs 100,000, Rs 50,000 and Rs 100,000 respectively for no MRD's, improper insect preventive measures and dirty mincing machine.
In addition to this, K & K Juice Corner and Dahi Bhallay point situated in Township was sealed for using rotten fruits and chemical colours in juices, unhygienic condition of workers, open drains, improper insects preventive measures, dirty and broken freezers, non-retrieval of medical certificates of workers and food license. Further, Shalimar Restaurant and Aljannat Juice Corner in Data Ganj Bakhsh, Rehman Tikka and Fish Corner in Johar Town and K & K Biryani and Fried Chicks were fined Rs 50,00, Rs 40,00, Rs 2500 and Rs 10,000 respectively for open drain and dustbins, uncovered food items, no MRDs, improper insects preventive measures and absence of hand washing soaps. Pappu Pan Shop, Azeem Fruit and Juice Corner, Hafiz Super Store, Noor Pak Milk Shop, Jani Nan shop, SA Super Store in Johar Town, Naseeb Burger Corner, Gourmet Sweets and Bakers in Shadman Market whereas Alhamd Milk Shop and Grato Kozy Haleem in Township were advised to improve the standards and E-Licenses were issued on the spot.
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