# Gardenia East Malaysia Clarifies Food Poisoning Separation

> Gardenia East Malaysia confirms it is separate from Gardenia KL amid food poisoning complaints.
- Title: Gardenia East Malaysia Clarifies Food Poisoning Separation
- Summary: Gardenia East Malaysia confirms it is separate from Gardenia KL amid food poisoning complaints.
- Keywords: gardenia east malaysia, gardenia bakeries kl, food poisoning, malaysian coconut growers, ministry of health, food safety, Malay Mail
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/10/gardenia-east-malaysia-issues-corporate-clarification-amid-food-poisoning-case/242647
- Published: 2026-11-10T09:31:40+00:00
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- Topics: gardenia east malaysia, gardenia bakeries kl, food poisoning, malaysian coconut growers, ministry of health, food safety, news, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

Gardenia Bakeries (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd clarified it is a separate business entity from Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd after food poisoning complaints.