Punjab Food Authority (PFA) teams intercepted a vehicle on Bund Road in Lahore carrying 10,800 contaminated and rotten hatchery eggs illegally transported from Faisalabad.
The eggs, intended for distribution and use in food preparation, were deemed unfit for consumption due to severe contamination, posing significant health hazards including the potential spread of diseases.
Swift Action: Arrest, Impoundment, and Destruction
Acting on intelligence about unsanitary food transportation, PFA Vigilance and Food Safety teams impounded the vehicle, arrested the supplier, confiscated the entire load, and destroyed the 10,800 rotten eggs on the spot. A case was registered against the supplier.
PFA Director General Asim Javed described the act as a “severe violation of food safety standards” and a criminal offense, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy toward food adulteration. He highlighted that using broken or rotten eggs in food production is banned, and both suppliers and buyers face stringent legal action.
The operation aligns with Chief Minister directives for rigorous food safety enforcement, ensuring citizens access hygienic and nutritious food. This incident underscores ongoing efforts to combat illegal practices threatening public health in Punjab.