The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has caught four vehicles fully loaded with 24,580 liters of dirty oil which was being carried from different areas of Punjab to Lahore for selling.

The authority foiled an attempt to supply germs-infested oil to local shops in the provincial metropolis. The operation was led by PFA Director General Irfan Memon in Lahore by placing pickets at Saggian Bridge and Babu Sabu Chowk while one truck was taken into custody from Harappa Toll Plaza.

Irfan Memon said that hazardous oil extracted from animals' fat and filth was supplied to hotels and local shopkeepers after mixing in used/rancid oil which causes health problems for consumers. Use of such oil is strictly prohibited in preparation of food according to Punjab Pure Food Regulations 2018. He further said that extracted oil from animal fat could only be used in biodiesel.

The Punjab Food Authority is utilizing all available resources to make the 'Healthy Punjab' mission of Punjab government successful, he said, adding that food business operators who cheat in the food business deserve harsh punishments.