Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. recalled red yeast products in Japan linked to at least five deaths due to the presence of puberulic acid, prompting concerns about the safety of similar supplements globally. The company's products, including benikoji, were also exported to China and Taiwan. While no U.S. recalls have been issued, experts warn of potential risks as supply chains for health supplements are similar to prescription drugs. Consumers are advised to be cautious with supplements, as regulations are less stringent compared to pharmaceuticals.
Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has reported a total of four deaths and over 100 hospitalisations due to their cholesterol-lowering supplements containing red yeast rice. The supplements have been recalled, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause, potentially related to the production process. Other products containing red yeast rice have also been recalled, sparking health concerns in Japan and other countries such as China, Taiwan, and Singapore. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has expressed the need for thorough investigations and possible safety revisions in response to the growing health scare.
Several people have died and over 100 others were hospitalized after a line of Japanese health supplements from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. caused severe health issues. The supplements, containing an ingredient called benikoji, a red mold species, were supposed to help lower cholesterol but resulted in fatalities. The company faced criticism for delaying public disclosure of the known internal problems since January, with the first announcement made on March 22.
Eye ointment products sold at Walmart and CVS stores, including Equate, CVS Health, and AACE Pharmaceuticals brands, have been recalled due to potential contamination risk leading to eye infections or harm. The products were manufactured at an unsanitary facility in Maharashtra, India, with expiration dates from February 2024 to September 2025. The recall follows FDA warnings about contaminated eye products, with previous incidents causing serious infections and vision loss. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products and return them to the stores of purchase.
Walmart's 'Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews' have been recalled in 30 US states and online due to potential coconut and milk allergen contamination, posing risks of fatal allergies. The tainted nuts were distributed to Walmart stores across the country and were mistakenly labeled as honey roasted cashews instead of coconut cashews. The recall, initiated by nut supplier John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., affects products with a 'best by' date of July 8, 2025, and UPC code 078742133348. Consumers are advised to return the products for a full refund.
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