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MULTAN, Apr 29 (APP):Punjab Food Authority (PFA) carried out inspections at school canteens, soda water plants, breakfast points, superstores and other food outlets in various parts of the district and seized 102 liters of substandard soda water, 12 kg prohibited china salt and 10 kg of poor quality ingredients.
A team of PFA inspected a private school canteen at Northern Bypass, Multan and imposed fine of Rs 20,000 for selling carbonated drinks. The team also inspected soda water plant at Chowk Dera Adda and imposed fine of Rs 25,000 on the ownerfor using untraceable colours, artificial sweeteners and non-compliant flavours.
Fine of Rs 20,000 each was imposed on two Nihari shops at Bata Chowk and MA Jinnah Road, for unhygienic conditions, use of non-iodized salt, and failing to properly cover food.
A hotel at Noon Chowk Gulshan market was penalized Rs 45,000 for using China salt and expired ingredients in food preparation.
A soda water factory at Chak 115/15-L Khanewal, was fined Rs 20,000 for manufacturing substandard beverages.
Two grocery stores were fined Rs 10,000 each for keeping expired items at Kacha Khoh.
A total fine of Rs 35,000 were imposed on two grocery stores for selling prohibited China salt in Burewala and Vehari.
An ice cream shop was fined of Rs 40,000 after dead insects were discovered inside a freezer.
A soda water factory in Luddan was fined Rs 10,000 for adulterating beverages with artificial sweeteners.