Kobayashi Pharmaceutical in Japan Investigates 76 Deaths Linked to Red Yeast Supplements

Jun 28, 2024, 06:30 AM

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is currently investigating the potential link between its dietary supplements containing 'Beni-Koji' red yeast and 76 additional deaths. This investigation follows reports from the Japan Health Minister and various news outlets, including Nikkei and Reuters. The company is looking into whether these deaths are connected to the ingestion of their red yeast health supplements, a toll higher than initially reported. The investigation was announced on Friday in Japan.