# Health Ministry investigates Gardenia food poisoning claims

> Health Ministry probes alleged food poisoning from Gardenia products after social media complaints.
- Title: Health Ministry investigates Gardenia food poisoning claims
- Summary: Health Ministry probes alleged food poisoning from Gardenia products after social media complaints.
- Keywords: health ministry, gardenia products, food poisoning, malaysia, moh, food act 1983, gardenia bakeries kl, Malay Mail
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/08/health-ministry-investigating-claims-of-illness-after-consuming-gardenia-products/242443
- Published: 2026-11-08T12:57:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: health ministry, gardenia products, food poisoning, malaysia, moh, food act 1983, gardenia bakeries kl, news, world
## Health Ministry investigates
Health Ministry is investigating claims of illness after consuming Gardenia products.
## Alleged food poisoning
MOH says preliminary investigations underway into complaints circulating on social media and media reports of alleged food poisoning.
## Products involved
Gardenia Original Classic White Bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot are the products linked to complaints.
## Gardenia's internal findings
Gardenia's internal investigation found no deviations in production processes or non-compliance with food safety controls.
## Traceability issues
Traceability of products remains limited as batch numbers and expiry dates provided were incomplete.
## Public advice
MOH urges public not to speculate and advises those with symptoms to seek medical attention and report to District Health Office.
## Next steps
MOH will conduct follow-up inspections at Gardenia Bakeries factory to verify compliance with Food Act 1983.
## Key takeaway

Malaysian Health Ministry is investigating food poisoning claims linked to Gardenia products after social media complaints.