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Thank you for always using the Co-op
We have recently conducted an investigation into whether red koji ingredients manufactured by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. are being used in the Co-op cafeteria and purchasing department, and have confirmed that they are being used in one of the seasonings used in the cafeteria

Although Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji ingredients are used in this seasoning, the company admits that it is unwilling to use "unexpected ingredients."[1]teethNot includedWe have confirmed this

In order to ensure safety, the University of Tokyo Co-op will temporarily suspend the supply of menu items and products containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji ingredients until the cause of this incident is identified and the problem is resolved

Menu to stop supply　

・Stamina Yakiniku Bowl             

・Beef rib grilled rice bowl             

・Iberian grilled meat                

・Stir-fried wood ear mushrooms and eggs in Chinese style   

As of March 29, no other menu items or purchased products listed above have been found to contain Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s red koji ingredients. However, we will continue our investigation, and if any menu items or products are found to contain the company's red koji ingredients, we will suspend their sale and provision until the cause is determined

We will keep our members updated on our website and elsewhere as additional information becomes available

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[1] "Unexpected ingredients" are listed on the Kobayashi Pharmaceutical website, news release (March 25, 2024, updated March 29, 2024)https://www.kobayashi.co.jp/newsrelease/2024/20240325/　This is an expression

(Accessed March 29, 2024)