The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has intensified its campaign against unsafe food by seizing and destroying more than two maunds of contaminated meat during a raid on an illegal slaughterhouse in Adda Wajhianwala, Khanewal. The operation was carried out under the directions of Punjab Food Authority Director General Syed Musa Raza as part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to protect public health across Punjab.
According to a PFA spokesperson, food safety officials discovered a large quantity of diseased and unfit meat stored in highly unhygienic conditions. The meat had developed a strong foul smell, severe discoloration, and was found in an advanced stage of decomposition. After a thorough inspection, a veterinary doctor declared the meat unsafe for human consumption.
The Food Safety Team immediately disposed of the contaminated meat at the site to prevent it from entering the food supply. Authorities also registered an FIR against the accused, Abdul Majeed and Khalil, at Chhab Kalan Police Station for operating the illegal slaughterhouse and endangering public health.
Director General Syed Musa Raza stated that the Punjab Food Authority follows a zero tolerance policy against the sale of meat obtained from diseased or dead animals. He emphasized that individuals involved in producing or selling contaminated food would face strict legal action, as such activities pose serious health risks to consumers.
The PFA continues to conduct regular inspections across Punjab to eliminate illegal slaughterhouses and crack down on the sale of adulterated food, substandard meat, and other food safety violations. These enforcement operations are aimed at ensuring that consumers receive safe and hygienic food products.
The authority has also urged citizens to remain vigilant and purchase meat only from licensed and approved outlets. People are encouraged to report any suspected sale of contaminated meat or illegal slaughtering activities to the Punjab Food Authority, allowing officials to take immediate action and safeguard public health throughout the province.
