THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
July 23, 2024 at 16:31 JST
President Akihiro Kobayashi goes over a voluntary recall of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.'s benikoji red yeast supplement in Osaka's Chuo Ward on March 22. He will formally step down on Aug. 8. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
The top two executives of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. are stepping down to take responsibility for the numerous health problems and deaths caused by the company's benikoji red yeast supplements. [Read More]
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