Japan's health ministry officials walk towards the Osaka plant of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. to conduct an on-site inspection in Osaka, Japan, on Saturday, March 30, 2024.
The company says little is known about the exact cause of the sicknesses, which include kidney failure. An investigation into the products is underway in cooperation with government health authorities. Reports of health problems surfaced in 2023, although benikoji has been used in various products for years.
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