Kobayashi Pharma: investigating 76 deaths, link to supplements

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical

28/06/2024 07:14

TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) - Japan's Kobayashi
Pharmaceutical  4967.T  said on Friday it was investigating 76
deaths and their potential relationship with its dietary
supplements containing "Beni-Koji" red yeast.
    The company previously reported five deaths possibly linked
to the product.

 (Reporting by Kantaro Komiya; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
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