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Gardenia bread sold in Kuala Lumpur has been linked to suspected food poisoning, prompting Gardenia Foods Singapore (S) to clarify that its management, production lines and quality control systems are entirely independent of its Malaysian counterpart. The bread in question was produced by Gardenia Bakeries KL. <\/p>\n
Responding to queries from The Straits Times on Tuesday (10 November), Gardenia Foods (S) stressed that although its production facilities in Pandan Loop moved to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in May this year to improve efficiency and competitiveness, the factory producing some of its key products for the Singapore market operates independently of Gardenia Bakeries KL in its management, production and quality control. Its headquarters in Pandan Loop continues to oversee brand management, product research and development, daily distribution and supply chain operations. <\/p>\n
\u201cBoth operations are managed independently, with their own stringent production planning, operational controls and product traceability systems,\u201d it said. <\/p>\n
According to Sin Chew Daily, Gardenia Bakeries KL said in a statement on Wednesday (11 November) that it had fully cooperated with Malaysian health ministry officials who inspected its factory on Tuesday. The officials also reviewed the company\u2019s existing food safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) and management measures to ensure that the products concerned complied with Malaysia\u2019s Food Act 1983 and related regulations. <\/p>\n
The statement said the company received positive feedback from health ministry officials during the inspection. Food safety, product quality and consumers\u2019 health and well-being remain Gardenia\u2019s top priorities, and the company will continue to enforce its food safety management standards strictly. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Borneo Post reported that Gardenia Bakeries (East Malaysia) had also clarified that it and Gardenia Bakeries KL are separate business entities with different ownership and management structures. <\/p>\n
Last Saturday (7 November), a Twitter user in Malaysia claimed to have developed symptoms of food poisoning after consuming two Gardenia products, sparking concern and discussion about food safety on social media. <\/p>\n
Gardenia Bakeries KL promptly posted an apology and contacted affected consumers who had experienced vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea, and began product sampling and an internal investigation. <\/p>\n
In a statement on Sunday (8 November), Gardenia Bakeries KL said it would fully cooperate with the Malaysian health ministry\u2019s investigation, including allowing ministry officials to inspect its factory to ensure product safety and compliance. <\/p>\n
The Malaysian health ministry confirmed in a statement the same day that it had begun a preliminary investigation into online complaints and media reports of suspected food poisoning after people consumed Gardenia Original Classic white bread and Twiggies Choc-A-Lot chocolate cake. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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