Japan's Kobayashi Red Yeast Rice Update: Death Toll Rises to 76

Reported 9 months ago

In May of 2024, a food safety crisis erupted in Japan involving red yeast rice products from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, leading to multiple cases of organ diseases among customers. Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reported receiving 170 related cases, with the confirmed death toll linked to the consumption of Kobayashi Red Yeast Rice rising from 5 to 76. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact causes of these deaths, with concerns raised over the discrepancy between the official figures and Kobayashi's initial reports.

Source: YAHOO

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