Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd said health ministry officers inspected its factory today as part of an investigation into the complaints. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd says its products have passed independent safety tests and health ministry officers are satisfied with its factory’s safety practices, following a claim that children fell ill after eating its bread and cakes.

Gardenia said tests by an accredited independent laboratory confirmed that the products in question met food safety standards.

It said health ministry officers also inspected its factory today as part of an investigation into the complaints.

"The health ministry was satisfied with our standard operating procedures (SOPs) and food safety practices," it said in a statement.