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2 more unintended substances found in Japan drugmaker's red yeast rice supplements

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At least two additional unintended substances have been found in some of Japanese drugmaker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's dietary supplements with red yeast rice, or "beni-koji." The products containing the beni-koji ingredient have been linked to numerous reports of kidney problems. There have been reports of five deaths and more than 240 hospitalizations related to these products, with more than 1,430 individuals seeking medical consultations.

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