Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6 March 2026) Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has closed four food The units, lodged two FIRs, disposed of more than 17,606 kg of expired mushrooms worth millions of rupees during operations in Faisal Town, Johar Town and adjoining areas.
According to the official spokesman, on Friday, the expired mushrooms were recovered from a warehouse in Faisal City, where the expiration date on the packages had been erased and the products were intended to be supplied to various food points. A case was filed against those involved on charges of forgery and failure to submit supply records.
PFA teams also recovered 100 liters of adulterated milk from a dairy store, which was immediately disposed of. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of vegetable fats in milk, leading to the registration of the FIR.
Another food unit was closed due to poor hygiene arrangements and non-compliance with previous PFA directives.
Further inspections revealed the use of banned ingredients in the preparation of biryani and other food items at a restaurant, which was fined for violating food safety regulations.
Director General Muhammad Asim Javed said the raids were part of ongoing efforts to protect public health, and strict enforcement was being implemented against the food adulteration mafia across Punjab. He stressed that companies involved in fraudulent practices would have no place to operate and that a strict food safety system was being implemented.
He urged the public to support the efforts of the Public Health Association and report any cases of food fraud via the Public Health Association helpline 1223.