In total, 93 people were hospitalized after consuming these additives, Japan’s Ministry of Health said.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. On March 29, Japan confirmed its fifth death linked to red yeast rice dietary supplements. This was reported by Kyodo News.
The company speculates that an unknown substance derived from the mold may have caused the problems, but the exact cause of the problem cannot be determined at this time.
It is known that on March 22, the company announced that people taking these supplements experienced symptoms such as kidney disease.
According to Japan’s Ministry of Health, a total of 93 people were hospitalized after taking these supplements.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has reportedly received about 12,000 inquiries about problems with the supplements. These dietary supplements have been recalled from stores.
It will be remembered that eight children and one adult died after eating sea turtle meat on the island of Pemba (Zanzibar).
It was previously reported that in Jamaica, 60 students were poisoned by cannabis sweets.
Source: korrespondent
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