Special Assistant to Chief Minister Salma Butt, DG Food Authority Raja Mansoor Ahmad raided the Four Star Distribution facility and seized a huge quantity of expired and fungus-infected Walls Ice Cream.

Authorities found that the seized ice cream had expired in November 2025 but was still being stored inside a cold storage facility at -22 degrees Celsius with fresh stock. Expired products were allegedly being prepared for distribution in various cities, raising serious concerns about the safety of consumers who might unknowingly buy spoiled ice cream, officials said.

More than 2,000 kg of expired ice cream was caught in the cold store of a big company in Lahore. Cold store sale, heavy fine imposed. Children eat ice cream with passion. If anyone thinks that no one will come to check in minus 22 degrees, then they are mistaken. Safe food is the top priority of Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. pic.twitter.com/skmPb147QZ

— Salma Butt (@SalmaButtPMLN) August 24, 2026

The entire batch was destroyed on the spot by the authorities as it was deemed unfit for human consumption. The Food Authority also took action against the distribution facility, imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh and temporarily stopped its distribution operations.

Authorities are also looking into whether any unsafe stocks have already reached markets or consumers.

Ms Butt and food authority officials said the company would have to comply with food safety SOPs and regulatory requirements before making further decisions about the facility. It also raised concerns over the handling of expired food products, especially when they are stored with fresh stock. Food authorities termed it a serious violation to keep expired products with fresh supplies.

Authorities warned of a zero-tolerance policy against defective and expired food products, warning food businesses that public health violations would not be tolerated.

Food officials said inspection and enforcement operations will continue across Punjab, targeting both big brands and general food businesses.

The episode serves as another reminder for consumers to check expiration dates, packaging condition and food condition before buying frozen food products.

Earlier this year, the Competition Appellate Tribunal upheld the CCP’s findings that some frozen desserts by Walls and Omor were sold as “ice cream”, potentially misleading consumers. The tribunal upheld the violations against Unilever Pakistan and Friesland Campina Engro, but reduced the fines, reducing the base fine for each company from Rs 75 million to Rs 15 million and the additional Unilever fine from Rs 20 million to Rs 5 million.