Japanese health officials inspected a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory linked to 5 deaths and 100+ illnesses from contaminated cholesterol supplements containing "benikoji" red mold.
Japanese health officials inspected a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory linked to 5 deaths and over 100 illnesses linked to their health supplements, containing "benikoji" red mold. The company's Benikoji Choleste Help, used for lowering cholesterol, was sold since 2020 to over a million customers. The Japanese health ministry warns the number of affected people may increase and has ordered a review of the approval system for supplements.
June 15, 2024
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