Putrajaya:The Ministry of Health (MOH) is currently awaiting laboratory analysis results and plans to conduct follow-up inspections at the Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd factory. This action is in response to complaints of alleged food poisoning linked to the company's products, with an emphasis on ensuring compliance with the Food Act 1983.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, preliminary investigations have been initiated following complaints circulating on social media and media reports regarding alleged food poisoning after the consumption of Gardenia Original Classic White Bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot. MOH has engaged with Gardenia Bakeries (KL) for an explanation, during which the company reported no deviations in its production processes or changes in recipes that could contribute to non-compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and food safety controls.
The investigation faces challenges in traceability as the batch numbers and expiry dates provided by complainants were incomplete. Despite this, the MOH has collected the remaining products and their packaging for laboratory analysis. The ministry emphasized that the company's internal findings are preliminary and not definitive in determining the cause of the reported symptoms.
MOH assured that should there be evidence of legal violations or food safety risks, appropriate enforcement action would be taken. Additionally, the public has been advised against speculation that could lead to confusion, and individuals experiencing symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea after consuming the implicated products are urged to seek medical attention and report the incidents to the nearest District Health Office.
Complaints related to food safety can be directed to the Public Complaints Management System (SiSPAA) or the Food Safety and Quality Programme's Facebook page. The issue gained public attention after a Threads user claimed to have suffered food poisoning from consuming two Gardenia products, sparking widespread discussion on their safety.
Source BERNAMA News Agency