Health Ministry Awaits Lab Analysis Results On Gardenia Products Following Food Poisoning Complaints

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

In an official statement released on Sunday, November 8, 2026, MOH confirmed that preliminary investigations were launched after complaints circulated on media outlets and social media—specifically regarding Gardenia Original Classic White Bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot.

MOH stated that it sought an immediate explanation from Gardenia Bakeries (KL). According to internal reviews conducted by the company, no process deviations, formulation changes, or breaches of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and food safety controls were detected during production.

While full product traceability remains limited due to incomplete batch numbers and expiry dates provided by complainants, MOH officers collected remaining product samples and packaging with consumer consent for laboratory testing.

MOH stressed that internal corporate findings cannot be used as a definitive conclusion regarding the reported illness and assured that strict enforcement action will be taken if food safety violations or public health risks are confirmed.

The public has been advised against spreading unverified speculation. Individuals experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal discomfort after consuming the implicated products are urged to seek immediate medical treatment and submit an official report to their nearest District Health Office or via the Public Complaints Management System (SiSPAA) at [https://moh.spab.gov.my/](https://moh.spab.gov.my/).

Key Products Involved, Investigation Steps, and Public Health Directives

Key products under investigation, regulatory measures, and reporting protocols include:

• Suspected Products: Gardenia Original Classic White Bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot.
• Regulatory Action: Samples collected for laboratory analysis; MOH conducting follow-up factory inspections under the Food Act 1983.
• Manufacturer’s Initial Response: Internal audit by Gardenia KL found no recipe alterations, process deviations, or SOP violations.
• Public Reporting Channels: District Health Offices or the SiSPAA portal ([https://moh.spab.gov.my/](https://moh.spab.gov.my/)) and MOH Food Safety and Quality Programme social media.

–NMT