LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday launched a major operation against substandard mayonnaise and ketchup production units across the provincial capital.

DG Food Authority carried out successful operations in factories located at Thokar Niaz Baig, Madina Colony, Samanabad and Raiwind Road areas and destroyed 3452 kg substandard food items, Bol News reported.

He said that factories were making ketchup and mayonnaise with non-food graded colours and chemicals which was hazardous for human consumption.

He stressed that ketchup was made from chemicals without using any vegetables or fruits and was packed in non-food grade plastic bottles while gross violations of cleanliness were also found during the raid.

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