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Thank you for always using the Co-op.
We have investigated whether red yeast rice ingredients manufactured by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. are being used in the Co-op cafeteria and store, and have confirmed that it is being used in one condiment used in the cafeteria.

Although this seasoning uses red yeast rice from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical,[1]itdoes not contain anywe have confirmed that

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" is used on the Kobayashi Pharmaceutical website, in the news release (March 25, 2024, updated March 29, 2024)https://www.kobayashi.co.jp/newsrelease/2024/20240325/　.

(Accessed March 29, 2024)