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We recently conducted an investigation to see if Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s red yeast rice raw material was used in the co-op cafeteria and in purchasing, and as a result, we confirmed that it was used in one seasoning used in the cafeteria. I did.

Although Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice ingredient is used in this seasoning, it contains "unanticipated ingredients" that the company admits are unwanted.[1]teethnot includedWe have confirmed that.

Until the cause of this incident is determined and the issue is resolved, the University of Tokyo Co-op will temporarily suspend the supply of menu items and products containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice ingredient, in order to ensure safety. .

Menu to stop supply　

・Stamina Yakiniku Bowl             

・Beef belly grilled meat bowl             

・Iberico Yakiniku                

・Chinese stir-fried wood ear fungus and eggs   

As of March 29, we have not confirmed any menus or products containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s red yeast rice ingredients in the other cafeteria menus or purchased products listed above. If there is a menu or product that uses Red Koji ingredients, we will stop handling and providing it until the cause is determined.

We will keep our members informed of any additional information on our homepage.

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[1] "Unexpected ingredients" can be found 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.

(Viewed on March 29, 2024)