PUTRAJAYA, Nov 8 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is awaiting laboratory analysis results and will conduct follow-up inspections at the Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd factory to verify compliance with the Food Act 1983 following complaints of alleged food poisoning involving the company’s products.

In a statement today, MOH said preliminary investigations were underway into complaints circulating on social media and media reports of alleged food poisoning after consumption of Gardenia products, particularly Gardenia Original Classic White Bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot.

“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 (SOPs) and food safety controls for the products concerned.