PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry is investigating complaints of suspected food poisoning linked to a bread product following reports circulating on social media.
In a statement on Sunday, the ministry said the investigation was being conducted under the Food Act 1983 and its related regulations.
The manufacturer had been asked to provide an explanation and informed the ministry that its internal checks had found no irregularities in the production process, recipe changes or breaches of food safety procedures.
However, the ministry said it had been unable to determine the source of the complaints because the details provided, including production batch numbers and expiry dates, were insufficient to trace the products involved.
With the complainant’s consent, the remaining products and their packaging had been collected for laboratory testing.
The ministry stressed that the manufacturer’s internal findings should not be regarded as a conclusive explanation for the symptoms reported by consumers.
Laboratory results are still pending, and further inspections will be carried out at the factory to determine whether it complies with the Food Act 1983.
It said enforcement action would be taken if the investigation uncovered any violations or threats to food safety.
The ministry also urged the public not to speculate while investigations were ongoing.
Consumers who experience vomiting, diarrhoea or stomach discomfort after eating the product are advised to seek medical attention immediately and lodge a report with their nearest District Health Office.
Food safety complaints can also be submitted through the Public Complaints Management System (SiSPAA) at https://moh.spab.gov.my/ or through the Food Safety and Quality Programme’s Facebook page.
