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Kobayashi Pharma Recalls Supplements on Reports of Kidney Disorders
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said on March 22 that it is voluntarily recalling its “Beni-koji choleste-help” and other health food products containing beni-koji, or red yeast rice. The functional products are suspected of causing health damage, with at least 13 people reporting…
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