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    471 develop wheat allergy after using popular 'green-tea' face soap

    TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A total of 471 people have developed a wheat allergy after using a type of popular green face soap and some of them have become seriously ill, health ministry officials said Tuesday, citing a report by the producer.

    http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm080000c.html

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    Re: Japan - 471 develop wheat allergy after using popular 'green-tea' face soap

    Agency ignored soap troubles / Issued no warnings despite multiple reports of allergic reactions

    Despite a legal obligation to respond swiftly to protect the public, the Consumer Affairs Agency did not act on reports of health problems caused by a certain brand of soap for more than a year, it has been learned.
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    http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T111210003177.htm

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      Re: Japan - 471 develop wheat allergy after using popular 'green-tea' face soap

      According to the second article the problem was linked to a Hydrolyzed wheat product that was used as an ingredient in the soap. "The hydrolyzed wheat in question is a substance called Glupal-19S. "

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