“Warning!” Red Yeast Recall in Japan Raises Concerns for American Consumers – What You Need to Know Before Buying Supplements
A series of fatalities in Japan have triggered a recall of red yeast products linked to at least five deaths in the country, sparking concerns about the safety of dietary supplements containing the ingredient. The recalled products, manufactured by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., contain benikoji, a substance derived from a species of mold, with the company identifying a chemical compound known as puberulic acid in the products. Investigation is ongoing to determine if this substance played …