(Update) Kobayashi Pharma to Withdraw from "Beni Koji" Biz
Osaka, Aug. 8 (Jiji Press)--Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. said Thursday that it has decided to pull out of its business related to "beni koji" red fermented rice, following widespread health problems blamed on its supplement products containing the substance.
The company said that it will begin accepting claims for compensation on Aug. 19 from people who experienced health damage after taking the supplements.
(2024/08/08-21:49)
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