Osaka City orders recall of 1 million units; company holds press conference on 29th. It is known that two people have died and 106 people have been hospitalized due to kidney disease after ingesting health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice.
In total, approximately 1 million products will be recalled, and the city plans to issue another order for the disposal of the products once the recall is complete. The company has been receiving a number of inquiries. regarding health hazards, and will hold a press conference. on the 29th to explain the latest situation.