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Taiwan Class Action Lawsuit Against Kobayashi Pharma Over Red Yeast Rice Supplements
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A class action lawsuit has been filed in Taiwan against Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, alleging that the company's red yeast rice dietary supplements harmed 55 people. The supplements have been linked to over 100 deaths in Japan. The lawsuit seeks $5.32 million in damages. Puberulic acid, found in the supplements, can cause renal tubular necrosis, according to Japan's health ministry. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical announced in August it will discontinue its red yeast rice business.
Renal tubular necrosis: a condition where the small tubes in the kidneys that help filter waste are damaged.
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| Objectivity | 5 | Balanced reporting with factual support. |
| Social Impact | 5 | Significant influence on public opinion. |
| Credibility | 5 | Solid evidence from authoritative sources. |
| Potential | 6 | High potential for significant changes. |
| Practicality | 4 | Highly practical, applicable to real problems. |
| Entertainment Value | 2 | Slightly monotonous, few entertaining elements. |