The Punjab Food Authority has carried out a special food inspection drive in makeshift markets across Punjab. The purpose of the drive was to inspect the food quality which put on display for selling. PFA Director General Captain (R) Muhammad Usman said that PFA has visited 548 stalls among 88 in Lahore Zone, 431 in Rawalpindi Zone, 20 in Multan Zone and nine in Muzaffargarh Zone in a daylong drive. He said that food safety teams have discarded a huge quantity of unwholesome food including rotten vegetables and fruits, loose spices, pulses, and other food commodities. The authority served warning notices for improvement over the presence of rotten vegetables and fruits. He said that PFA is ensuring the availability of spices as per the new labeling law. On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar, PFA is regularly checking the Sunday, Wednesday and Friday Bazaars in Punjab. He further said that PFA is taking all necessary steps to ensure the provision of safe food as per the vision of Punjab Government.