26 in hospital over dodgy health supplements


A JAPANESE drugmaker said 26 people had been hospitalised in relation to health supplements the com- pany had previousy recalled because of concerns over kidney problems.

The prescription-free supplements contain a type of yeast- fermented rice called “beni koji”, which Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reportedly said yesterday it has supplied to around 50 other firms worldwide.

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