Food outlets sealed, fine imposed

FAISALABAD-Food Safety Teams sealed six food points for violating health laws here in Faisalabad division.
Official source said here on Friday that a fine of Rs.61,000 was imposed on various food outlets by the teams.
The team, taking action in Faisalabad, sealed Zaiqa Sweets, Hafiz Sweets and Jutt Sweets on various charges including use of chemicals, substandard colours and keeping environment dirty.
The team sealed Kashif Dairy and Attari Dairy on lack of record and failure of producing medicals of workers. Chaudhery Food Industry was also sealed on the use of starch in ketchup preparation, as well as poor storage and lack of cleanliness arrangements.
Likewise, the team imposed fine amounting to Rs.61,000 on various other food outlets and served warning notices to several, besides dumping 2,000 kg sweetmeat, 180 litres oil, 53 kg substandard ketchup, butter, and other expired items.

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