Malaysia MOH inspects Gardenia over food poisoning claims
Malaysia's Ministry of Health is investigating Gardenia Bakeries following reports of food poisoning linked to their bread products. While the company claims its internal probe found no safety breaches, the ministry is conducting independent laboratory analysis to ensure compliance with food safety laws.
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Complaints were circulating on social media and media reports of alleged food poisoning after consumption of Gardenia products.
Listen Summarise Malaysia’s Health Ministry is investigating complaints of alleged food poisoning linked to Gardenia products, including Gardenia Original Classic White Bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot. MOH will wait for laboratory results and carry out follow-up inspections at the Kuala Lumpur factory to check compliance with the Food Act 1983. Gardenia said its internal probe found no production or safety breaches, but MOH warned the cause is still unclear and urged people with symptoms to seek medical help. AI generated
PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) is awaiting laboratory analysis results and will conduct follow-up inspections at the Gardenia Bakeries factory in Kuala Lumpur to verify compliance with the country’s Food Act 1983, following complaints of alleged food poisoning involving the company’s products.
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