Then, the shake comes in. Kobayashi jumps up and down a few times and then leans forward as he does a little shimmy. The idea is to help the food settle and create more space in his stomach.

The issue of food safety is again in the news following reports that people died after ingesting a dietary supplement made by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. that contains benikoji, a malted rice ...

In 2014, Switzerland banned the sale of food products containing benikoji, and France urged people to consult their doctors before using such supplements. However, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said it ...