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Gardenia East Malaysia Clarifies Food Poisoning Separation
Gardenia East Malaysia confirms it is separate from Gardenia KL amid food poisoning complaints.
In brief
Gardenia East Malaysia confirms it is separate from Gardenia KL amid food poisoning complaints. Gardenia Bakeries (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd clarified it is a separate business entity from Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd after food poisoning complaints. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Gardenia East Malaysia Clarifies Separation
Gardenia Bakeries (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd confirmed it is a separate business entity from Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd.
“Gardenia Bakeries (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd are two separate business entities with different ownership and management structures”
Food Poisoning Complaints Under Investigation
The Ministry of Health is investigating food poisoning complaints after consuming Gardenia products.
“The ministry said preliminary investigations were underway and that it was awaiting laboratory analysis results from samples collected from complainants”
No Irregularities Found in KL Investigation
Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd internal investigation found no irregularities in production processes.
“The company’s internal investigation reportedly found no irregularities in production processes, recipe changes or compliance with standard operating procedures and food safety controls”
MoH Notes Product Traceability Limitations
Product traceability remains limited due to incomplete batch numbers and expiry dates from complainants.
“It said product traceability remained limited due to incomplete batch numbers and expiry dates provided by complainants”
MoH to Verify Compliance at KL Factory
The Ministry of Health will conduct follow-up inspections at the Kuala Lumpur factory to verify food safety compliance.
“The ministry said it would conduct follow-up inspections at the Kuala Lumpur factory to verify compliance with the Food Act 1983”
Gardenia Prioritises Food Safety Commitment
Kim Teck Cheong assured consumers food safety and quality control remain top priorities for Gardenia East Malaysia.
“We appreciate the continued trust and support of our consumers and will continue striving to uphold our commitment to providing safe and high-quality products”
Here's the gist
Gardenia Bakeries (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd clarified it is a separate business entity from Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd after food poisoning complaints.
