Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Leaders Resign Amid Deadly Supplement Scandal

Chairman and president step down as investigation into red yeast rice tablets links them to over 100 deaths.

Chairman Kazumasa Kobayashi and President Akihiro Kobayashi resign to take responsibility for the health crisis.
An external report criticized the company for delayed consumer warnings and recalls.
New president Satoshi Yamane is the first non-family member to lead the company.
The company detected a toxic acid in its supplements, linked to kidney and other organ damage.
Authorities and the company are investigating the full extent of the health impact.