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Japanese drugmaker recalls red yeast rice supplements after death reported

CGTN

 , Updated 11:50, 26-Mar-2024

Japanese drugmaker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical on Tuesday disclosed that one person has died after taking their supplement product containing "beni-koji," or red yeast rice, raising concerns about potential health hazards associated with the ingredient.

The company on Tuesday revealed that it has received approximately 50 new reports of hospitalization. 

As of Tuesday, recalls have been announced by multiple food manufacturers, including a local miso paste producer, a tofu product maker and a Japanese sake maker.

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