Due to issues surrounding the “Beni Koji” supplement handled by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Osaka City), a series of voluntary recalls of related foods have occurred. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare urges people to visit a medical institution or consult the nearest public health center if they have any physical abnormalities. We have summarized the main companies and products that have announced voluntary recalls so far. You can check each company’s homepage and announcements from the links.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is calling for the discontinuation of the use of Benikouji and is recalling the product due to its health hazards.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical
“Red yeast rice cholesterol help” “Nattokinase smooth grain GOLD” “Naishi help + cholesterol”
Hokoen Pharmaceutical
“Non-Coresen Premium” “Elastin Plus & Nattokinase”
armpit pharmaceutical
“Solvent”, “N-Kinamin Super Ace”, “Bong Kantong”, “Ryuju EX”, “Ryuju HLP”, “Flap SP-MIX”
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Rich cheese crackers that help lower bad cholesterol
plum garden
“Sakura Anmitsu” “Sakura Dorayaki”
donkey confectionery
“Kamamushizo” “Sakura Chiffon” “Kurodabe~” “Kamamushi Cake”
Genbudo
“Stork no Sato Matsuba Mayonnaise” “Matsuba Mayonnaise” “Honoshu” “SDGs Shrimp Mayonnaise” “Magatama Mix” “Celebration Sweets”
Dofu
“Lots of Beans”, “Mame de Namo”, “Spring Bean Pot”, “Red Koji Koume”, “Shrimp Almond”, “Kishu Ume Kobucha Cashew”, “Sakura Fubuki”, “Mame Gathering”
Watahan Partners
“Melting Sakura Daifuku” “Flat Cookie Sakura” “Cookie 100g Sakura” “Sakura Castella” “Sakura Manju” “Sakura Dacoise”
Moheji
Moheji Making strawberry bean paste by hand
◆Miso, seasonings, tofu
Kibun Foods
“Salted squid using domestic squid” “Salted squid 3P”
Fukuyama black vinegar
“Red koji black vinegar” “Red koji dressing (onion)” “Red koji dressing (carrot)”
bamboo house
Takeya Miso “Salted with less red malt”
baba store
“Red koji miso” “Awase red koji miso” “Red koji Hishi moromi” “Red koji amazake” “Red koji powder GABA” “Red koji powder monacolin” “Red koji grain GABA”
Honda miso main store
“Beni Koji Miso” “One-Wan Miso Soup Beni Koji” “Beni Koji Rice” “Beni Koji Soy Sauce”
Fujiyoshi soy sauce
“Cattleya’s Genki Miso” “Miso Kabosu Dressing”
Takara Shuzo
Shochikubai white wall warehouse “Mio” PREMIUM〈ROSE〉
Immortal wine
Kuromatsu Senjo Doburoku Rosé
Kitaya
“Ainohime Rose” “Ainohime Beni”
Jing Ming
“Red buns for hamburgers (red, pink)” “Red buns for hot dogs (red, pink)”
Smoked club
“Kurashiki Sausage (Hosobiki)” “Kintaro Sausage (Hosobiki)”
Kyoto Yamaroku
“Red Salmon Pickled in Red Koji Miso” “Silver Cod Pickled in Red Koji Miso”
ion
TOPVALU Best Price “Fluffy meat buns made with barley koji” “Fluffy meat buns/sweet buns made with barley koji” “Fluffy meat buns/curry buns made with barley koji” “Fluffy meat buns/pizza buns made with barley koji” “Takana pilaf” “Multi-pot meat” ‘no element’
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“sofa veggie ham boneless” “sofa veggie ham log” “sofa veggie ham slice”
◆Be careful about overconsumption of foods with functional claims
In addition to conveying the importance of reconsidering a balanced diet, the package also warns against overconsumption of foods with functional claims, saying, “Consuming a large amount does not mean that you can expect more benefits.” They were asked to carefully read the “recommended daily intake, how to take it, and precautions when taking it.”
In addition, if you feel any change in your physical condition, please “immediately stop taking the product and consult a doctor,” and urge you to contact the company’s phone number written on the package.