LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has stopped the production of three famous food points including an international fast food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) during a food inspection drive in the provincial metropolis.
The authority also penalized three food business operators (FBOs) with hefty fines over violations of the provincial food act. A day-long operation was led by PFA Director General Shoaib Khan Jadoon here on Wednesday.
According to detail, PFA stopped the production of KFC New Garden Town branch by imposing an emergency prohibition order (EPO). He said that PFA took action against KFC for failing to maintain the cold store temperature.
He said that a team of PFA raided Peri Peri Grilled Chicken in Barkat Market and imposed EPO due to using rancid oil for frying purpose. In another raid, a food safety team served EPO to Karachi BBQ for failing to meet the hygienic working environment and not taking preventative measures to control flies.
DG PFA further said that fine was imposed on Gloria Jean’s Coffees (Garden Town) for using expired ingredients. Meanwhile, the provincial food regulatory body penalized Al Kuwait Shawarma and Uncle Juice Corner with hefty fines owing to use of rusty freezers.
He said that the quality of the food chains that charge a huge amount of money from the public in the name of quality is being closely monitored. DG has appealed citizens to join hands with PFA to eliminate food adulteration and to improve the food industry.
