5 Dead, Over 100 Hospitalized After Taking Recalled Japanese Supplements With Toxic Mold

5 people died and over 100 hospitalized after taking recalled Japanese health supplements containing benikoji mold
Supplements were meant to lower cholesterol but caused kidney problems; exact cause still under investigation
Recall includes dozens of products containing benikoji like miso, crackers, dressing
Japanese health ministry warns number of deaths could rise as supplements may still be purchased or exported
Supplement maker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical apologizes, says over 1 million packages sold in past 3 years