thejapantimes, 17 days ago to Japan A Japanese government panel is reviewing the "functional food label" system in the wake of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's beni koji (red yeast rice) scandal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/30/japan/science-health/functional-food-label-review/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #food #rice #koji
A Japanese government panel is reviewing the "functional food label" system in the wake of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's beni koji (red yeast rice) scandal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/30/japan/science-health/functional-food-label-review/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #food #rice #koji
thejapantimes, 21 days ago to Japan Kobayashi Pharmaceutical will pay the medical bills of people who became ill after taking its troubled beni kōji fermented red rice supplements, the firm has announced. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/26/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-medical-bills/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #koji
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical will pay the medical bills of people who became ill after taking its troubled beni kōji fermented red rice supplements, the firm has announced. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/26/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-medical-bills/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #koji
thejapantimes, 27 days ago to Japan 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. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/20/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-beni-koji-more-compounds/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #koji
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. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/20/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-beni-koji-more-compounds/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #koji
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The scandal over Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s red yeast rice supplements has put a spotlight on regulatory inadequacies that prevented Japan from swiftly addressing concerns related to foods with health-enhancing claims. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/12/japan/science-health/japan-health-food-regulations/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #food
The scandal over Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s red yeast rice supplements has put a spotlight on regulatory inadequacies that prevented Japan from swiftly addressing concerns related to foods with health-enhancing claims. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/12/japan/science-health/japan-health-food-regulations/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #food
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s beni kōji scandal has prompted growing repercussions in Taiwan, where health authorities have announced steps that will help consumers get refunds from the Japanese drugmaker. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/11/japan/science-health/taiwan-kobayashi-pharma-pills/ #japan #sciencehealth #taiwan #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s beni kōji scandal has prompted growing repercussions in Taiwan, where health authorities have announced steps that will help consumers get refunds from the Japanese drugmaker. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/11/japan/science-health/taiwan-kobayashi-pharma-pills/ #japan #sciencehealth #taiwan #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Kidney doctors nationwide have received health complaints from 95 people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s beni kōji red yeast rice supplements, the health ministry has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/09/japan/science-health/health-ministry-beni-koji-presser/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #koji
Kidney doctors nationwide have received health complaints from 95 people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s beni kōji red yeast rice supplements, the health ministry has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/09/japan/science-health/health-ministry-beni-koji-presser/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #koji
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The health ministry and Osaka city government conducted hearings at the Kobayashi Pharmaceutical headquarters over dangers possibly linked to its supplements containing beni kо̄ji red fermented rice. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/07/japan/crime-legal/government-hearings-kobayashi-pharmaceutical/ #japan #crimelegal #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #health #mhlw
The health ministry and Osaka city government conducted hearings at the Kobayashi Pharmaceutical headquarters over dangers possibly linked to its supplements containing beni kо̄ji red fermented rice. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/07/japan/crime-legal/government-hearings-kobayashi-pharmaceutical/ #japan #crimelegal #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #health #mhlw
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Nearly two weeks have passed since Kobayashi Pharmaceutical first reported health concerns over its red yeast rice supplements — but tracking down its tainted products in the supply chain is proving to be extremely difficult. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/japan/science-health/beni-koji-supply-chain/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #health #food #koji #pharmaceuticals #supplychain
Nearly two weeks have passed since Kobayashi Pharmaceutical first reported health concerns over its red yeast rice supplements — but tracking down its tainted products in the supply chain is proving to be extremely difficult. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/japan/science-health/beni-koji-supply-chain/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #health #food #koji #pharmaceuticals #supplychain
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Puberulic acid, a natural compound derived from blue mold, has been detected in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's beni kо̄ji supplements, but the substance's effect on the human body is still unclear. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-health-damage/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health
Puberulic acid, a natural compound derived from blue mold, has been detected in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's beni kо̄ji supplements, but the substance's effect on the human body is still unclear. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-health-damage/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The number of people who have been hospitalized over health issues associated with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplement products containing beni koji came to 166 as of Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/03/japan/society/beni-koji-more-hospitalized/ #japan #society #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #hospitals #taiwan #health
The number of people who have been hospitalized over health issues associated with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplement products containing beni koji came to 166 as of Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/03/japan/society/beni-koji-more-hospitalized/ #japan #society #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #hospitals #taiwan #health
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's dietary supplements at the center of an expanding health scare have now been linked to at least 157 hospitalizations, a health ministry official said Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/02/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-more-hospitalizations/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #medicine
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's dietary supplements at the center of an expanding health scare have now been linked to at least 157 hospitalizations, a health ministry official said Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/02/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-more-hospitalizations/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #medicine
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Authorities conducted on-site inspections of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Wakayama plant on Sunday, after reports from users of health problems from taking its supplement products that contain beni kо̄ji red fermented rice. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/31/japan/science-health/more-insepction-for-kobayashi-pharmaceutical/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceutical #health #medicine #osaka #wakayama
Authorities conducted on-site inspections of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Wakayama plant on Sunday, after reports from users of health problems from taking its supplement products that contain beni kо̄ji red fermented rice. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/31/japan/science-health/more-insepction-for-kobayashi-pharmaceutical/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceutical #health #medicine #osaka #wakayama
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The health ministry and local authorities on Saturday inspected a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory in Osaka following reports of deaths and hospitalizations possibly linked to its red yeast rice dietary supplements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/30/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-factory-inspected/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
The health ministry and local authorities on Saturday inspected a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory in Osaka following reports of deaths and hospitalizations possibly linked to its red yeast rice dietary supplements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/30/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-factory-inspected/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Scandal-hit Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said on Friday that a chemical compound naturally made from blue mold may have been the cause of the health damage linked to its beni kо̄ji (red yeast rice) dietary supplements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-apologizes-in-presser/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
Scandal-hit Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said on Friday that a chemical compound naturally made from blue mold may have been the cause of the health damage linked to its beni kо̄ji (red yeast rice) dietary supplements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-apologizes-in-presser/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s growing scandal over its red yeast supplements has reignited a debate on Japan’s “functional food” labels. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/science-health/japan-functional-food-label-under-scrutiny/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s growing scandal over its red yeast supplements has reignited a debate on Japan’s “functional food” labels. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/science-health/japan-functional-food-label-under-scrutiny/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to business The market for supplements in Japan has been steadily growing over the past few years following rising health awareness after the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/29/supplement-market-japan/ #business #kobayashipharmaceutical
The market for supplements in Japan has been steadily growing over the past few years following rising health awareness after the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/29/supplement-market-japan/ #business #kobayashipharmaceutical
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said Friday that it has confirmed a fifth death linked to its beni kо̄ji red yeast rice dietary supplements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/kobayashi-pharma-confirms-fifth-death/ #japan #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said Friday that it has confirmed a fifth death linked to its beni kо̄ji red yeast rice dietary supplements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/kobayashi-pharma-confirms-fifth-death/ #japan #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals is finding itself in increasingly hot water over its red fermented rice supplements. Here's what we know so far about the deaths linked to its products. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/science-health/explainer-beni-koji-kobayashi/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals is finding itself in increasingly hot water over its red fermented rice supplements. Here's what we know so far about the deaths linked to its products. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/science-health/explainer-beni-koji-kobayashi/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Kobayashi Pharma's red yeast dietary supplements had already been implicated in two other deaths from kidney-related conditions and over 100 hospitalizations, according to the health ministry, which conducted a hearing with the Osaka-based company. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/science-health/two-more-deaths-linked-kobayashi-pharma-supplements/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #health #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
Kobayashi Pharma's red yeast dietary supplements had already been implicated in two other deaths from kidney-related conditions and over 100 hospitalizations, according to the health ministry, which conducted a hearing with the Osaka-based company. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/science-health/two-more-deaths-linked-kobayashi-pharma-supplements/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #health #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Two deaths involving users of a supplement containing beni kо̄ji red fermented rice made by Osaka's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical have been reported. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/27/japan/society/two-fatal-cases-kobayashi-supplements/ #japan #society #kobayashipharmaceutical #health #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
Two deaths involving users of a supplement containing beni kо̄ji red fermented rice made by Osaka's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical have been reported. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/27/japan/society/two-fatal-cases-kobayashi-supplements/ #japan #society #kobayashipharmaceutical #health #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported on Tuesday that one individual, believed to have regularly consumed its health supplements containing a type of yeast-fermented rice called beni kōji, has died of kidney disease. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/26/japan/science-health/japan-health-supplement-death/ #japan #sciencehealth #health #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported on Tuesday that one individual, believed to have regularly consumed its health supplements containing a type of yeast-fermented rice called beni kōji, has died of kidney disease. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/26/japan/science-health/japan-health-supplement-death/ #japan #sciencehealth #health #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan 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. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/25/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-26-cases/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
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. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/25/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-26-cases/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Japanese drugmaker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has announced that it is voluntarily recalling a line of dietary supplements containing beni kōji fermented rice after reports of kidney problems from 13 people, including six who required hospitalization. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/24/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-recalls-supplements/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #supplements
Japanese drugmaker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has announced that it is voluntarily recalling a line of dietary supplements containing beni kōji fermented rice after reports of kidney problems from 13 people, including six who required hospitalization. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/24/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-recalls-supplements/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #supplements