A signage of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is seen outside of the company's office in Tokyo on March 28, 2024. A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the center of a growing health scare reported two more deaths potentially related to its tablets.TOKYO, Japan — Japanese health supplement maker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said Friday it was probing 76 more deaths possibly linked to its tablets containing red yeast rice, or "beni koji", meant to lower cholesterol.
Of the five initial deaths under investigation, the company said it now knows one did not consume red yeast rice. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical had announced on March 22 that it was recalling three kinds of over-the-counter tablets containing beni koji. On Friday, Kobayashi said it was yet to identify the exact cause and scope of the health damage, including whether it could have harmed organs other than kidneys.Fintech provides Filipinos with glimpse of innovations in online financing and lending forum#PhilstarPicks: Boost your daily routine with these 8 practical and exclusive dealsIsrael and the United States said Wednesday they had made progress toward resolving a rift over US weapons shipments after...
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