Baskin Robbins and Sweet Cream shops in Lahore were sealed for food safety violations.
LAHORE – Pakistani brands have been found to be violating food health and safety standards, but authorities have clamped down on several popular ice cream outlets. What they found raised immediate concern, as expired products, improper storage practices, and unsanitary conditions failed to meet basic standards.
Several outlets of popular ice cream brands faced action. At an outlet of the popular Baskin-Robbins, officials found that expired brownies were being stored in a deep freezer with regular ice cream stock.
A Sweet Cream branch was also sealed after authorities allegedly found unsanitary conditions and expired food items on the premises. CLips circulating online show inspection teams inspecting the outlet and spotting obvious violations of hygiene protocols.
Another JB’s outlet was also closed after being flagged for comparable violations, according to widely shared online videos.
The coordinated enforcement action has sparked public concern, highlighting how even popular dessert chains are not immune to lapses in food safety compliance. Officials have reiterated that inspections will continue aggressively to prevent the sale of expired or substandard food items and to protect public health.
The sweet cream sparked outrage.
Earlier this month, Sweet cream There was widespread outrage after a viral video surfaced online at an outlet in Bahria Town Phase 7 in Rawalpindi. The footage allegedly shows a confrontation between the staff and a 6-year-old boy, who allegedly works as a street book seller to support his family. The child is said to have gone to the shop during the sweltering heat and asked for ice cream or ice cream, but the situation escalated into a heated exchange.
The video quickly went viral on social media, with many users condemning what they described as abuse of a vulnerable minor, sparking a public backlash and calls for action.
In response, Sweet Cream apologized for the incident and confirmed that the staff member involved had been removed from their position, while reiterating its zero-tolerance policy for such behavior.
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