Taipei – A Taiwanese consumer group sued Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceutical for compensation for health issues allegedly caused by products related to its beni kōji red fermented rice on Friday, Taiwanese …
Two more unexpected compounds have been detected from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s supplements containing beni kо̄ji (red fermented rice), health ministry officials said Tuesday. The two compounds are believed to have been …
A Consumers Affairs Agency panel has proposed that reporting of health problems caused by “functional foods” should be mandatory and that quality control should be tightened for such products. The …
More unexpected compounds have been found in some of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s beni kōji (red yeast rice) supplements that are allegedly behind a series of health problems. The health ministry and …
Osaka – The health ministry and the city government of Osaka conducted hearings Saturday at the headquarters of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical over health hazards possibly linked to its supplement products containing …
Osaka/Taipei – Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said Friday that it has confirmed a fifth death linked to its beni kо̄ji red yeast rice dietary supplements. The Japanese company has received reports of …
Osaka – At least 26 people have been hospitalized after taking dietary supplements produced by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, which are being recalled due to reports of kidney and other health problems, …