Tokyo: In Japan, many people have lost their lives in the desire to improve their health. Five people in Japan have died after drinking a health tonic. However, after this incident, healthy products have started being withdrawn. But till Friday this week, five people have died and more than 100 people have been admitted to hospitals. Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. is accused of becoming aware of problems with these products as early as January. But the first public announcement in this regard was made on March 22.
Company officials said that 114 people are being treated in hospitals after consuming several products, including ‘Benicozi Cholestere Help’, which is used to reduce cholesterol. Benicozi Choleste Help contains an ingredient called Benicozi, which is a red species of fungus. The death toll earlier this week stood at two. According to the product manufacturer, some people started experiencing kidney problems after consuming these products but the actual cause is still being determined in collaboration with government laboratories.
Company president apologized
Company President Akihiro Kobayashi apologized on Friday for the deaths and illness. The company has withdrawn several other products containing Benicozi ingredients from the market. The Health Ministry of Japan has published the list of these products on its official website. These products also include those products in which Benicozi has been used for ‘food colour’. The ministry has warned that the death toll may increase. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has been selling Benikoji products for years but the problems started with products made in 2023. The company said it produced 18.5 tonnes of Benikoji last year. (AP)
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