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Malaysia to inspect Gardenia factory after food poisoning complaints
Malaysia’s Health Ministry is investigating complaints of alleged food poisoning after people consumed Gardenia products.
The complaints, which circulated on social media, mention Gardenia Original Classic White Bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot.
Gardenia Bakeries told the ministry that its internal investigation found no problems with production processes or food-safety controls, but the ministry said this does not establish what caused the reported symptoms.
Laboratory tests are still pending, and investigators have limited product traceability because batch numbers and expiry dates were incomplete.
The ministry plans follow-up inspections at Gardenia’s factory in Kuala Lumpur to check compliance with Malaysia’s Food Act 1983.
Enforcement action may follow if violations or safety risks are found; people with symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhoea are urged to seek medical care and notify their District Health Office.
Malaysia’s Ministry of Health will conduct follow-up inspections at Gardenia Bakeries’ factory in Kuala Lumpur after complaints of alleged food poisoning.
The ministry is awaiting laboratory analysis of products collected from complainants.
The complaints involved Gardenia Original Classic White Bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot.
Gardenia said its internal investigation found no deviations in production processes or food safety controls.
The ministry said it would take enforcement action if evidence of legal violations or food safety risks is found.
- Who
- Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, Gardenia Bakeries and people who complained of symptoms after consuming Gardenia products.
- What
- The ministry is investigating alleged food poisoning complaints and will inspect the Gardenia factory.
- When
- The ministry issued its statement on Nov 8. The complaints had recently circulated on social media and in media reports.
- Where
- Gardenia Bakeries’ factory in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Why
- To investigate the complaints and verify compliance with Malaysia’s Food Act 1983.
Complainants
Gardenia Bakeries
Reported effects
Complainants
Complainants alleged food poisoning after consuming Gardenia products.
Gardenia Bakeries
Gardenia’s internal investigation found no deviations in production processes or food safety controls.
A Threads user claimed to have suffered food poisoning after consuming two Gardenia products, drawing public attention to their safety.
The Ministry of Health said preliminary investigations were underway and that it would conduct follow-up inspections at the Gardenia factory.
- Factory
- Gardenia Bakeries factory in Kuala Lumpur
- Products
- Gardenia Original Classic White Bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot
- Law
- Food Act 1983
- Statement date
- Nov 8
- Laboratory analysis
- Remaining products and packaging collected from complainants with their consent
What people are saying
MOH has sought an explanation from Gardenia Bakeries (KL). According to the company, its internal investigation found no deviations in production processes, recipe changes or non-compliance with standard operating procedures and food safety controls for the products concerned.
Traceability of the products involved remains limited as the batch numbers and expiry dates provided were incomplete. However, the remaining products and their packaging were collected with the complainants’ consent for laboratory analysis